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Hajoca

Counter Salesperson

Hajoca, Johnson City, Tennessee, United States, 37603

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Overview

Hajoca Corporation

is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Hajoca attributes its success to a unique business philosophy and talented people. The company emphasizes a decentralized environment where each location, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run as its own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of the business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. PCs operate under unique trade names and offer a customized approach to local markets. Modern Supply is one of those trade names and is looking for a Counter Salesperson at its Johnson City, TN location. Pay for Counter Salesperson is between $22 and $24 per hour at this location. Are you outgoing and value customer service? Are you knowledgeable and service-oriented? Do you have the determination to close sales and build lasting relationships with new and existing customers? If so, we’d like you to join our team as a Counter Salesperson. About the Role

You will: Confidently assist customers who purchase and/or pick up merchandise at the Profit Center.

Accurately process and fill Sales Orders generated at the sales counter.

Attract and retain customers.

Work with the PCM to establish revenue and margin targets.

Verify the Pick Ticket ship date is the date the material is picked up by the customer, update accordingly, and obtain customer signature before releasing material.

Provide customers with reliable information regarding product specifications, pricing, and availability.

Keep the counter area and merchandise displays clean, neat, current, stocked and safely displayed.

Ensure security and control is upheld at this primary point of customer contact.

Communicate to the Profit Center Manager and Credit Manager any changes in a customer’s business that might cause a credit risk.

Process cash sale returns and refund paperwork in accordance with Company policy and procedure.

Inform supervisor of inventory levels or stock depletions that could impact customer service levels.

Assist co-workers in servicing customers, including answering incoming calls, stocking merchandise in the warehouse, and pulling orders for delivery.

Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.

Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About You: 1+ years’ experience in customer service or counter sales; contractor sales preferred.

Knowledge of products sold in the Profit Center.

Our ideal candidate will also: Demonstrate outstanding customer service, verbal communication, and generous listening skills.

Keep an up to date and comprehensive knowledge of products; be able to suggest associated products for purchase.

Be able to build and maintain a positive working relationship with customers, vendors and co-workers.

Be able to ask probing questions to understand customer needs, overcome objections by recommending profitable solutions, and ask for the order.

Know of, be able to apply and practice safety precautions in a warehouse and material handling environment.

Be able to learn to operate warehouse material-handling equipment.

Be able to learn to operate and demonstrate hand tools.

Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Be able to learn and operate the computer related systems used to process orders.

Read, write, speak, and understand English.

The benefits of working with us: Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Life insurance and Long Term Disability Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time (sick time also offered to PT team members as required by state law) Paid pregnancy and parental leave Paid day of community service Full-time and part-time benefits: 401(k) Retirement cash account with company contributions Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth Company wellness program Employee discounts College tuition benefits Please note that benefit offerings may differ for teammates covered under a collective bargaining agreement or employed through an intern program.

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