Crib Attendant & Counter Sales Representative

Galloup•Kingsport, TN

23d

About The Position

About The Kendall Group The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career. Why The Kendall Group? Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success. Role Summary: Reporting to the Location/Territory Manager, the Crib Attendant/Counter Sales associate is dually responsible for managing the inventory maintenance at customer sites as well as Counter Sales responsibilities. This position will provide on-site support of customer’s managed inventory at various account locations in partnership with the Account Manager. This individual will also support the Counter Sales team when not at our customer sites, providing prompt, friendly and professional service to customers in-person and over the phone.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, or commensurate experience
Valid driver's license, vehicle and acceptable driving record; must be able to pass a DOT Medical Exam and obtain a 1-Year Card (paid for by The Kendall Group)
Ability to use standard office equipment; proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, etc.); strong analytical skills
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills; strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with the sales teams; strong customer orientation; ability to work with limited supervision
Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
Frequent walking and standing for 8–9 hours; lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs; ability to bend, stoop, crouch, reach, turn, twist, and push; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
Exposure to temperature conditions prevalent at the time; noise level consistent with that of a driver and distribution center

Nice To Haves

General working knowledge of electrical products
Previous counter sales experience (electrical product sales a plus)
Inventory management skills
Forklift experience

Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor inventory usage at participating customer accounts, create inventory orders while on site, and make suggestions for changing reorder points
Make deliveries using a company-owned vehicle to customer sites and stock orders
Maintain constant communication with Account Managers and Territory Manager, keeping them up to date on the status of VMI accounts, projects and problems
Responsible for VMI agreement compliance, ensuring onsite inventory is accurate, reporting requirements and customer day-to-day needs are being met, and coordinating Kendall Electric support (deliveries, billings, product alignment, etc.)
Organize onsite VMI projects including physical movement of inventory, shelf set-up, data collection, coordination of the part number cross reference process, loading part numbers, min/max levels and locations into Eclipse, and labeling bins and shelves
Keep on-site managed inventory areas clean and uncluttered
Watch closely for new business opportunities including items supplied by others (wire, conduit) and conversion opportunities (e.g., Square D to A-B)
Respect the unique safety standards at various plants
Participate in sales calls when needed
Create reports for customers per their data and time specifications
Process cash and credit card transactions according to company policy
Process orders and bids into the Eclipse business system
Assist customers with loading product into their vehicle
Safely operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts and manual pallet jacks to lift and transport material
Keep current with new product development
Create positive relationships with customers
Attend department meetings and other company meetings as requested
Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures and standards
Perform general housekeeping
Perform other duties as assigned