Counter Sales Representative

Echo Electric Counter Sales Representative

Your career grows here. At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. Our global reach allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions while maintaining strong local roots and a close‑knit culture.

Our 5 legacy brands – Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Springfield Electric – have become one brand moving forward under the new bold name, Echo Electric.

The Counter Sales Representative is responsible for maintaining product knowledge, marketing and promoting new products, assisting customers during the sales/purchase process, and responding to inquiries in a professional manner. The role also includes daily warehouse functions as needed.

Compensation: $20-22 per hour plus commission.
Shift: 8am–5pm.

• Assist customers during the sales process using ERP software while maintaining a professional sales demeanor.
• Track and fulfill sales orders by picking orders, creating documentation, and placing follow‑up calls.
• Maintain and develop customer relationships.
• Stay up to date on product knowledge and generate product stock requests.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships in a safe and clean environment.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of one year experience in the electrical industry and/or knowledge of electrical products.
• Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation.
• Basic problem‑solving and computer skills.
• Completion of EDGE and EPEC Bronze Level or commitment to complete such training within 18 months of starting the job.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401K match.
• Profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement and employee development.
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement.
• Employee discount on products.
• Access to a variety of trainings for personal development.

We're the world’s number one distributor of electrical products, solutions, and related services. Echo Electric is owned by Sonepar, a global company with more than 500 locations nationwide. All associates are regularly trained and we value promoting from within when possible.

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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