Counter Sales Associate

VP Supply Corp•Village of Dansville, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

VP Supply Corp is one of the nation's largest distributor of plumbing, HVAC, and electrical supplies. We have over 350 employees with 15 locations across Western New York and Pennsylvania. For over 50 years, we have proudly served residential customers as well as contractors and municipalities across a variety of industries. Position Overview: We are currently seeking to hire a Counter Sales Associate with at least 1 year of relevant plumbing experience to join our Dansville branch. As an essential business, our team is continuing to expand to meet the growing demands of our customers. The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM. We are looking for high performers who are forward-looking, innovative, enthusiastic, and ambitious team players. Qualified candidates will be motivated self-starters with superb judgment and communication skills, a commitment to excellence and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or parts sales experience.
Demonstrated superior customer service skills.
Strong computer skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Must have reliable daily transportation to branch location.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in environment with walk-in/call-in customer orders and assisting in plumbing related issues also preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet and greet all customers at point of sale with service, respect, and knowledge.
Consult with customers to analyze both current and future needs to determine the most appropriate level of service/sales.
Pick materials from warehouse to fill orders.
Assist with stocking materials in warehouse, as well as loading/unloading vehicles.
Use company-provided systems to improve planning and collect customer history.
Maintain a neat counter area and product displays.
Review open order report on a weekly basis.
Build and maintain customer relationships.
Demonstrate comprehensive company product knowledge to customers and effectively articulate company's competitive advantage.
Remain up to date on market, customers, suppliers, and competitors.
Learn and demonstrate competence in features and functionality of all product lines.
Provide occasional order picking and miscellaneous warehouse duties, as the need arises.