Counter Sales - Electrical Parts

Overview

There s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors, operating throughout the Midwest and as part of the Sonepar group, the world s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being  Powered by Difference  means we respect and value diverse perspectives. We offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer opportunities to grow your career.

Role:
Counter Sales Associate

Location:

Burnsville, MN | Job type:
Full Time |

Schedule:

Business Hours, Monday - Friday (overtime may be available) | Hourly pay: $23.00/hr - $26.00/hr (depends on experience)

As a Counter Sales Associate, you ll be the welcoming face that contractors turn to when purchasing electrical products at our branch. Your role is to help customers quickly find what they need to get back to their job sites.

On a typical day, you will:

• Take orders in person, over the phone, and through email
• Greet and assist customers as they enter the branch
• Collaborate with customers to fulfill order requests
• Load orders into customers  vehicles or delivery trucks
• Provide product information to customers (training will be provided)
• Assist colleagues in the back-of-store warehouse as needed

Hear firsthand what our associates love about working at a branch location:

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 75 pounds (moving with equipment)
• Basic computer skills for entering orders
• Willingness to learn about our products through on-the-job training
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred, but not required:

• Previous sales or retail experience
• Previous customer service experience

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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