Counter Sales - Baton Rouge, LA

Coburn Supply Company • Baton Rouge, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Counter Sales position is responsible for increasing sales and profit by efficiently and courteously assisting walk-in, will call and telephone customers with selecting and purchasing products, while assisting the outside sales team with meeting their customer’s expectations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Basic computer and math skills
• Must pass company required drug screen and physical.
• Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must have physical mobility and dexterity to frequently stand, bend, push, twist, kneel, climb, squat, stoop, and reach overhead.
• Routinely drives/operates forklifts; works with tools, and equipment.
• Considerable mental/visual concentration, coordinating manual dexterity with mental/visual attention.
• Must wear closed-toe shoes, gloves, and other protective items as required.
• A consistent presence at work is required.
• In order to operate a forklift, the operator must be a minimum age of 18 years old and successfully complete Coburn’s Forklift Operator Certification.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of Customer Service Experience
• 1 year of Sales Experience
• 1 year of Applicable Relative Industry Experience
• 1 year of Progressive Industry Experience

Responsibilities

• Increasing sales and profit by efficiently and courteously assisting walk-in, will call and telephone customers with selecting and purchasing products.
• Assisting the outside sales team with meeting their customer’s expectations.
• Maintaining customer loyalty by providing Coburn’s exceptional level of customer service.
• Properly and efficiently assisting customers in the order process.
• Increasing profit as a result of properly maintained inventory and proactively communicated inventory needs.
• Developing and maintaining knowledge to increase credibility with customers.

What This Job Offers

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