Manager Counter Sales - Gainsville, FL

Manager Counter Sales - Gainesville, FL

There's a place for you at World Electric. A career at World 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. World Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building you can find it here.

We operate throughout Florida and Georgia and are 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. Within World Electric we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

We are hiring a Counter Sales Manager to join our team!

Job Type: Full Time

The Counter Sales Manager will be responsible for managing every aspect of the branch functions in sales, administration, and operations while exhibiting efficiency in budgeting, inventory control, profit maximization, customer satisfaction, and growth in market share. You will:

• Direct and supervise the sales activities of counter personnel
• Develop annual plans and budgets for branch
• Interview and hire to fill open positions
• Train new and current employees for certain positions
• Provide Branch Operations Manager with information pertaining to planning, purchasing, people, and product
• Solve any issues or problems the branch may face
• Handle most quotations and review the billings of invoices
• Develop and maintain good customer, vendor, and co-worker relationships
• Makes proactive telephone calls to potential new customers and existing customers
• Manage all activities of the branch operations
• Control and monitor inventory level

Education and/or

Experience:

High School or GED 5-7 years industry experience product, sales, purchasing, project, and/or warehousing 2-3 years supervisory/training experience

Requirements:
Proven leadership and organization skills Able to problem solve Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills Able to lift to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

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.