COUNTER SALES ASSOCIATE

TIMONIUM, MD

Capital Electric, a distributor of electrical construction materials, is currently seeking an individual eager to start a career in the Electrical Distribution Industry at our Timonium, MD location.  A Counter Sales associate for Capital Electric is responsible for selling product to customers, assisting customers with product selection, and develop customer relationships to ensure Capital Electric remains the Electrical Distributor of Choice.

Responsibilities:

• Handle incoming customer phone calls
• Greet walk-in customers 
• Assist customer with order and provide appropriate product selection 
• Pick customer order from warehouse and bring to counter
• Prepare customer sales ticket and charge accordingly
• Promote and sell company’s product promotions
• Provide assistance to certain warehouse functions
• Reach monthly goals in sales and gross margin
• Courtesy and politeness toward customers
• Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School or GED 
• Sales experience and/or Electrical Knowledge preferred, but will train the right candidate 
• Good and dependable mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills
• Computer and MS Office literate
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally
• Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Required Skills

We offer excellent training, career advancement opportunities, and a competitive compensation package to include vacation time, personal time, full health benefits, 401(k) and more.  Capital Electric is an EEO Employer.

About Us:

CapitalTristate, Eck Supply, and select Vallen locations have merged to become Capital Electric.

Capital Electric is The Electrical Distributor of Choice in the Mid-Atlantic region and a proud member of the Sonepar family. Capital Electric delivers excellence in service, products from the finest lighting and electrical manufacturers, extensive application expertise, and customized, comprehensive solutions to our customers.  Altogether, we serve customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia from over 70 locations and from our central distribution center and company headquarters in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Capital Electric is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States. Sonepar USA is a market leader in the B-to-B distribution of electrical, industrial & safety products and related solutions. 

Required Experience

PERSONALITY AND ATTITUDE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work.
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined.
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information.
• Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
• Must be committed to continuous improvement and learning.
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene.
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers.
• Must adapt to changes easily.
• Must enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must show appreciation to others.
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines.
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills.
• Open to new ideas and willing to learn new technical techniques.
• Must accommodate changes in schedules and assignments; accepts change easily.
• Must maintain a professional appearance in specified wardrobe.
• Must maintain required attendance

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS NECESSARY TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Able to display and live out Lead with Love Qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being: patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
• Able to hear, see and speak.
• Able to speak, read and write in English.
• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees.
• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties.
• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods.
• Able to get along with other employees to work out problems and resolve conflicts.
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information.
• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities.
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time.
• Able to operate/drive a company vehicle with valid driver’s license.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with assistance.
• Able to communicate effectively using standard English grammar and punctuation.
• Able to tolerate temperatures of 0 to 140 degrees.
• Able to work outdoors.
• Ability to have physical mobility great enough to allow walking, kneeling, crawling, bending, reaching (high and low), twisting, and moving about tight spaces.
• Ability and mobility to work on a variety of surfaces including but not limited to: carpet, wood, steel, concrete, grass, and dirt while being able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, lay, lift, and carry.
• Must have reading, writing, and math skills necessary to: label consoles/cables, and console monitor information, diagram patch sheets for reference and archives, understand related manufacturer manuals.
• Must be able to hear well in noisy environments.
• Able to see near and far and have good color and depth perception.
• Must be able to operate electrical lighting equipment properly.
• Able to climb and work comfortably in high positions up to 80 feet off the ground.
• Able to communicate over headset and radio.
• Able to perform all job duties in a safe manner while following all Dollywood Safety procedures and policies.
• Must be able to sweep and mop floors to keep areas clean for safety purposes.