Counter Sales Associate - East Orange, United States - Crosstown Plumbing

Description

Job Description

Crosstown Plumbing is a successful plumbing store located in East Orange, NJ. We are hiring a dependable, friendly counter sales representative to join our expanding team This role is responsible for providing excellent customer service and sales assistance at the counter of our store. We need someone to contribute to the sales growth and profitability by offering prompt, helpful, and professional assistance to our customers. You will be offering expert knowledge about plumbing products and helping troubleshoot issues. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with a community feel and is willing to go above and beyond for our customers. This is a full-time, hourly position with overtime required. Training will be provided upon hire, including time spent in the warehouse to become familiar with the inventory. This is a great opportunity for someone seeking career growth

If you're interested in joining our team at Crosstown, submit your application today or check out our website at to learn more

Why You Should Join Us:

• Competitive salary of $24-30/hour
• Robust health benefits
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401k program
• Growth opportunities
• Training available
• Company SWAG
• Annual holiday party
• Free snacks available for employees

What You'll Do:

• Assist customers at the Counter to drive revenue through knowledge of basic sales techniques
• Proactively engaging in phone calls from potential new clients and following through to close sales
• Promptly follow-up on all customer requests for information, quotes, alternative products, and delivery dates
• Resolve customer complaints and disputes in a timely, professional manner
• Maintain knowledge of new and existing products/inventory, technology, and general industry trends
• Be the point-person for key accounts
• Attend and participate in weekly sales meetings
• Proactively communicate promotions and any new products
• Uphold company values of teamwork, asking questions, being proactive, being respectful, and bringing your best self to work
• Use (or be willing to learn) plumbing product knowledge to provide technical support and troubleshoot issues
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience as a counter sales associate in the plumbing industry
• Previous knowledge of plumbing supply industry and technical product knowledge preferred, but not necessary
• Skilled in building long-term customer relationships
• Able to multi-task and maintain focus while prioritizing the needs of several customers simultaneously
• Excellent problem-solving skills (listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems)
• Proactive communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong math skills required (including ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide; utilizing rulers to accurately measure length; understand conversion between feet and inches, as well as small increments of an inch; and calculate margins, discounts and percentages)
• Proficient computer skills and attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently with minimal direction
• Eager team contributor and ability to wear multiple hats