Counter Sales Representative

Overview

At Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, we are a leader in electrical distribution. Echo Electric represents over $1.2 billion in sales covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, Nebraska, and Southern South Dakota. As part of Sonepar, the worldwide leader in electrical distribution, we have a global reach that allows us to offer excellent benefits and develop innovative solutions, while maintaining our strong local roots and close‑knit culture.

We empower our associates to contribute to our success by adopting the adapt, dare, learn mindset—adapt to new situations and people, dare to appropriately challenge the status quo, and learn from others and our own experiences.

Our six legacy brands—Echo Electric Supply, Holt, PEPCO, Richards, Shaw Supply, and Springfield Electric—have become one brand moving forward with a shared culture, strategy, and vision. We are now going to the market under one bold new brand, Echo Electric.

We have a great opportunity for a motivated Counter Sales Representative to join our team! The Counter Sales Representative is responsible for maintaining product knowledge and is encouraged to market and promote new products, assist customers during the sales/purchase process, respond to customer inquiries in a professional manner, and assist with warehouse functions as needed on a daily basis.

Monday – Friday 7 am – 4 pm

• Assist customers during the sales process using ERP software while maintaining a professional sales demeanor.
• Track and fulfill sales orders by picking orders, creating appropriate 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 and a safe and clean environment.

• High School diploma or equivalent, as determined by Echo Electric.
• Minimum one year experience in the electrical industry and/or knowledge of electrical products.
• Effective communication skills, strong organization, and ability to work within a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation.
• Basic problem‑solving skills and computer skills.
• Completion of EDGE and EPEC Bronze Level or commitment to complete such training within 18 months of starting the job assignment.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401 K 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 over 500 locations nationwide. Whether you grow at one of our local Opcos or at another region, we want you to grow with us! 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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