Counter Sales Associate - Wausau
About The Position
There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career. Counter Sales Associate Location: Wausau, WI Job type: Full time Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Hourly pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour What You’ll Do As a Counter Sales Associate, you’ll be the welcoming face that contractors turn to when purchasing electrical products at our branch. Your role is crucial in ensuring they quickly find what they need to get back to their job sites. If you enjoy interacting with customers and learning about a variety of products, this could be the perfect fit for you. On a typical day, you will: Take orders in person, over the phone, and through email Greet and assist customers as they enter the branch Collaborate with customers to fulfill order requests Load orders into customers’ vehicles or delivery trucks Provide product information to customers (training will be provided) Assist colleagues in the back-of-store warehouse as needed Hear firsthand what our associates love about working at a branch location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XiyyaL9hM
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry objects that may weigh up to 75 pounds (moving with equipment)
- Basic computer skills for entering orders
- Willingness to learn about our products through on-the-job training
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Previous sales or retail experience
- Previous customer service experience
Responsibilities
- Take orders in person, over the phone, and through email
- Greet and assist customers as they enter the branch
- Collaborate with customers to fulfill order requests
- Load orders into customers’ vehicles or delivery trucks
- Provide product information to customers (training will be provided)
- Assist colleagues in the back-of-store warehouse as needed
Benefits
- Healthcare plans
- Dental & vision
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement savings with company match
- Professional and personal development programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Opportunity to become a shareholder
- Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
- Robust wellness program
- Gym reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
