Position: Counter Sales Representative - Summer Seasonal Help - Kendall Electric
Location: Traverse City, MI
Job Id: 1943
# of Openings: 1
Counter Sales Representative - Kendall Electric
About The Kendall Group
Kendall Electric, a division of The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Counter Sales Representative position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings 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 that 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 Counter Sales/Location Manager, the Counter Sales Representative is a key member of the Kendall Electric sales team. This position is responsible for promoting and developing business. The individual continually contributes to sales growth and profitability by providing prompt, friendly and professional service to customers in-person and over the phone.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Counter Sales Representative position will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Sell company products and services to customers visiting or calling into the branch by gathering information about their needs, providing technical assistance when required, quoting, soliciting orders, and suggesting additional products in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
Promote sales growth, which includes, but is not limited to: Promoting add-on sales and vendor promotions
Promoting Counter Days
Create positive relationships with customers, clarify customer's understanding of products and services; answering questions; and offering relevant information
Participate in relevant training to keep current with opportunities to grow and excel within the role
Assist in unloading delivery trucks and assist customers with loading product into their vehicle
Receive product and stock shelves
Participate in inventory cycle counts, as directed
Safely operate stand-up and/or sit-down forklifts, manual pallet jacks, to lift and transport material
Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards
General housekeeping
Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies you possess:
Service Excellence
Results, Action Oriented
Accountability and Responsibility
Teamwork and collaboration
Safety Conscious
Understanding others, Listening
What you'll need:
Education: High school diploma or GED
Analytics/Computer Skills: Ability to use standard office equipment, including but not limited to computerized bar code scanner, printer, and standard warehouse equipment/tools/machines/vehicles. Basic math and reasoning skills
Organization Skills: Ability to multi-task and prioritize work to maximize accuracy and efficiency
Cross-functional skills: Ability to work effectively with the distribution center and sales teams
Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: 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 Ability to frequently lift/move up to 50lbs
Ability to stand/walk/lift, pull, and push during entire work shift
Ability to climb stair/step ladders up to 16 steps
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to temperature conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal
Qualifications we prefer but don't require:
Work Experience: General working knowledge of electrical products; counter sales (electrical product sales a plus); forklift experience
Apply for this Position
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
