Counter Sales Representative

Van Meter • Cottage Grove, MN

11d • $24 - $28

About The Position

The Counter Sales Representative supports Van Meter’s purpose of creating value by serving counter customers. The role is responsible for accurately and efficiently picking and preparing customer orders, including pipe and wire, and coordinating their preparation, delivery, and receipt. The representative works independently while providing excellent customer service, maintaining customer relationships, and serving as a positive example of the company culture and its 5 P’s.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 70 pounds and occasionally lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to use forklift equipment.
• Demonstrated computer skills and ability to work with Excel documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze workload, prioritize, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to make sound decisions and seek buy-in from others.
• Ability to understand and implement processes and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive work ethic and attitude; ability to lead by example.
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and cost reduction.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of a two-year degree preferred.
• Previous sales experience preferred.
• Electrical product knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of Eclipse and RF Scan preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve business, industrial, and walk-in customers by providing project assistance and information about products and services.
• Pick and prepare customer pipe and wire efficiently and accurately.
• Pick customer orders using an RF gun, motorized cart, and/or forklift.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Provide project demonstrations to qualified customers upon request.
• Maintain the counter area, displays, and stock levels in an orderly fashion.
• Estimate delivery dates based on knowledge of vendors’ production and delivery schedules.
• Emphasize product features, quote prices and credit terms, and prepare sales orders.
• Encourage creativity, risk-taking, and continuous improvement.
• Work with inside sales and distribution teams to ensure quality customer service.
• Promote the company culture and 5 P’s.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED