Job Description
As a Counter Salesperson, you will provide sales support to walk-in customers who come to our Profit Centre counters. You will provide the highest level of customer service by maintaining, stocking, and keeping a clean counter sales area. In addition, you will provide support to customers by answering questions, picking, and entering orders and following up on any backorders. Support will also be provided to the Inside Sales and Outside Sales functions.
Additional duties will include :
- Assist customers who purchase material at the Profit Centre counters
- Research product for customers and provide recommendations on our assortment of product
- Drive sales growth through ownership of counter merchandising, product promotion, and generate leads for the Outside Account Manager while networking with customers at the counter
- Enter, pick, and pack sales orders generated at the counter
- Maintain and clean the counter area including any merchandising displays
- Inform the buyer when stocks levels are low
- Follow up on backorders with vendors and provide customers accurate delivery dates
- Process returns and warranty claims to customers both on account and cash sales including paperwork in compliance with all procedures
- Navigate and find a solution for customer concerns and complaints
- Perform other tasks as requested by the Profit Centre Manager
Qualifications
Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; College and / or University degree an assetA minimum of 2 years of experience with customer service or counter salesOutstanding customer service and verbal communication skillsExcellent relationship building skills with customers, vendors, and teammatesAbility to learn and operate the applicable software system used to process ordersExperience working in a fast-paced environmentIntermediate math skills with a strong attention to detailAbility to learn how to operate material handling equipmentPossess a strong work ethic and a high standard of integrityAbility to work well independently and in a team settingPreferred Skills :
Previous experience with or knowledge of plumbing and building products sold at the Profit CentreAbility to use the Internet as a resource to problem solve and find alternative solutions for customersExperience using Trend, Eclipse, Word, Excel, and OutlookAdditional Information
EMCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a discrimination, harassment, and barrier free workplace where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. EMCO is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applications from all minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, neurodiversity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.