Manager Counter Sales - Gainsville, FL
About The Position
A career at World 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. World Electric 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 Florida and Georgia 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. Within World 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. We are hiring a Counter Sales Manager to join our team!
Requirements
- Proven leadership and organization skills
- Able to problem solve
- Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills
- Able to lift to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally
- Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic
Nice To Haves
- 5-7 years industry experience – product, sales, purchasing, project, and/or warehousing
- 2-3 years supervisory/training experience
Responsibilities
- Managing every aspect of the branch functions in sales, administration, and operations while exhibiting efficiency in budgeting, inventory control, profit maximization, customer satisfaction, and growth in market share.
- Direct and supervise the sales activities of counter personnel
- Develop annual plans and budgets for branch
- Interview and hire to fill open positions
- Train new and current employees for certain positions
- Provide Branch Operations Manager with information pertaining to planning, purchasing, people, and product
- Solve any issues or problems the branch may face
- Handle most quotations and review the billings of invoices
- Develop and maintain good customer, vendor, and co-worker relationships
- Makes proactive telephone calls to potential new customers and existing customers.
- Manage all activities of the branch operations
- Control and monitor inventory level
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
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
