What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front Counter position at POOL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INC?

Job Description

Summary / Objective

The Front Counter position will assist pool builders and service professionals with purchasing pools parts, equipment and products as well as providing knowledgeable advice about the pool products and application.

Education and Experience

Pool industry experience required.
A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent is required for this position.

Essential Function

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Greet and assist customers.

Accurately key in and pull orders to prevent inventory error.

Work with manager(s), sales force, and warehouse / drivers to ensure customer satisfaction.

Offer knowledgeable advice on substitutes, equivalent products, and / or product application.

Phone sales and call existing customers.

Advise customers of new products and techniques being introduced into the pool industry.

Responsible for receiving and posting payments to orders.

Responsible for maintaining cash drawer.

Coordinate with branch manager or purchasing agent to facilitate special orders.

Assist in stocking the warehouse as needed.

Process warranties, exchanges, and returns to stock assuring that product was purchased at your branch and is still under warranty according to the manufacturer guidelines or still in original packaging.

Stock counter products and supplies. (Including products, coffee, water cooler, paper, and general janitorial supplies)

Attend new product training and seminars.

Be conscience of customer theft.

Answer and direct incoming calls.

Perform general housekeeping in the counter area including the bathrooms and remove trash daily.

Make coffee and change water cooler bottle as needed.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Competencies

Excellent verbal communication skills.

Excellent active listening skills.

Excellent sales and customer service skills.

Extensive knowledge of the merchandise sold.

Ability to anticipate customers’ needs.

Ability to recommend merchandise to customers.

Ability to operate or to quickly learn the store’s point-of-sale system.

Supervisor Responsibility

None

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position may require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or standing and working on a computer. Must be able to lift-up-to 50 pounds at times.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM. Based on branch location, work hours are subject to change. Must be flexible to work overtime and Saturdays during peak season.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO / Statement

Pool Equipment & Supply Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

401(K)

401(K) Match

Paid Time Off

Voluntarily Life

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

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