Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool

Counter Sales Associate (CST)

Counter - San Francisco, CA - Full Time

Come join one of the fastest-growing independently owned distributors in Northern California! Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool are looking for a full-time Counter Sales Associate to support our branch in San Francisco, CA.  Immediate openings are available now. 

Benefits:

  • Pay Range: $24.50 - $26.00 per hour depending on experience 
  • Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, Free Vision Insurance with buy-up options 
  • 401k with Employer Match
  • Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD Insurance
  • Paid Major Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Commuter Benefits
  • ARC Fertility Program
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Voluntary Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Plan, Student Loan Program, Additional Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage 
  • Fringe Personalized Lifestyle Benefit
  • Safety Boot Voucher Program

Responsibilities of Counter Sales Associate:

  • Assist customers (in person or over the phone) during the sales process; up sell complementary products
  • Correctly enter the customer order in the computer system
  • Maintain an awareness of all product knowledge information (including product catalogs, price sheets, etc.), merchandise promotions, test merchandise and advertisements; market all products sold and suggest replacement/alternative products when appropriate
  • Maintain a working knowledge of the entire sales process from start to finish (including the order, billing, delivery, and payment processes)
  • Assist in maintaining the counter, merchandising, and product display area assuring a safe, clean and orderly environment; assemble and stock product displays and shelves and prepare customer refreshments
  • Assist in warehouse duties such as stocking, labeling shelves, restocking showroom, inventory of goods, cycle counting, etc. in a manner that assures an orderly and safe work environment
  • Assist with the shipping and receiving processes as needed including training on the UPS shipment process
  • Occasionally operate a forklift to assist in warehouse duties

Qualifications of Counter Sales Associate:

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • A minimum of one year of experience in the Tool, Rental and or Safety industry and/or knowledge of Tools Renal or Safety products.
  • Familiarity with warehouse and delivery operations
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Ability to lift 50 or more pounds
  • Ability to work Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm work schedule 

More about Alameda Electrical Distributors & California Service Tool: 

Over that last decade, we have expanded to 15 locations throughout Northern and Central California and are ranked among the top 100 companies in our industry nationally. We focus on several key categories under two company brands, including tools, safety, specified products. electrical supplies, alternative energy, and automation. Our core market served includes: commercial and industrial contractors, and facility and OEM clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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