What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counter/Inside Sales position at Granite City Branding?
Baynes & Jones, owned and operated by Granite City Electric, is looking to hire a Counter/Inside Sales Associate for the Baynes & Jones location on Nantucket. The Counter/Inside Sales Associate is responsible for the delivering, receiving, storing and shipping of materials in a timely, efficient and safe manner. The Counter/Inside Sales Associate must also maintain company vehicles in good condition and ensure that all required paperwork is current and accurate. Additional details are provided below.
Summary:
As a Granite City Counter/Inside Salesperson you will service customers by taking, entering and filling orders accurately and quickly. You will gain product and sales knowledge while becoming more proficient with GCE's other departments, systems and procedures. You will generate sales for GCE by providing customer service excellence, value-added service and solutions for our new and existing customers.
In addition to $27 hourly compensation, we are offering a housing assistance stipend, and a $1,500.00 sign on bonus to be paid out in increments upon completing 30/90/120 days.
Essential Functions:
- Communicate with Customers on the phone and in person, fill orders and transfers accurately and quickly.
- Enter stock, special, direct and back orders as required by Customers.
- Maintain Customer Sales area in a clean and organized manner.
- Help to stock shelves and keep organized in such a way to facilitate fast and accurate order filling.
- Display and stock material in counter area and show room. Participate in promotions, Counter days and specials as they occur.
- Attend classes and meetings as required to gain product knowledge or to improve sales skills.
- Participate in processes and programs aimed at promoting a safe work environment.
- Responsible for general upkeep, cleanliness and appearance of our facilities.
- Actively support promotions.
- Strong customer service skills essential.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Good math and computer skills; experience with Eclipse software a plus.
- Able to adapt quickly to changes.
- Able to handle pressure and multiple tasks.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to push/pull up to 70 lbs.
- Ability to walk/stand up to 8 hours daily.
- Proven track record for dependability.
- Adaptability / flexibility / willing to change & adjust with business conditions.
Position Requirements:
- Actively communicate within and outside the branch with co-workers, external and internal customers.
- Works with a sense of urgency.
- Provide support to Manager in inventory control functions, stock maintenance, credits and defectives.
- Provide information to customers regarding products, pricing, services and non-stock merchandise.
- Provide support to the Branch Manager in the transferring, warehousing, receiving and shipping of stock and special material.
- Interact with vendors and their representatives.
- Offer Customers solutions that may lead to sales opportunities.
- Help generate sales opportunities.
- Perform other work as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous business, construction, or electrical industry exposure preferred but not required.
- Electrical knowledge from a trade school helpful.
Granite City offers competitive wages, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more! Join our team and work among the best in the industry!
We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.
Salary : $27
