Counter Sales

SunSource

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Who this role is best for

Counter Sales professionals with hose and fittings product knowledge and strong communication skills will find this customer-facing role in the Southwest industrial markets rewarding.

Best fit for

Candidates with prior experience in customer service and a background in industrial or construction sectors are ideal.
— “service a vast range of markets including Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Industrial, Food & Beverage, Construction, Agriculture and many more”
Individuals who thrive in a team-focused environment and can adapt to diverse situations will excel here.
— “Ability to adapt to and work in a variety of situations to support the company’s goals”
Those with warehouse experience and comfort in using machinery will have an edge in this hands-on role.
— “Must be comfortable lifting heavy items and using warehouse machinery”

Things to consider

Candidates should be prepared for a mix of customer interaction and internal administrative tasks.
— “Process request for quotes/"RFQ" received from current or potential customers”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with ERP systems and order-processing workflows on your resume.
— “Utilize the ERP to determine material availability and establish lead times for customer orders”
Showcase your ability to train and mentor others, as this is a key leadership expectation.
— “Train/Mentor potential and new Counter Sales employees”
Emphasize your ability to research and recommend parts based on customer needs.
— “interacting extensively to clarify their needs, research and recommend parts”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

process orders
assist customers
maintain product knowledge

Typical background

customer servicewarehouse operationssales

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceERP SystemsOrder Processing

Preferred

TrainingWarehouse Machinery

Stack & domain

ERPCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementPurchase OrdersCommunicationTeamworkProblem SolvingSales

About the role

Original posting from SunSource via Lever

Stuart Hose & Pipe, a SunSource company, is the leading hose and pipe distributer in the Southwest with over 70,000 in-stock products. We service a vast range of markets including Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Industrial, Food & Beverage, Construction, Agriculture and many more. Our team of experts raise the bar. www.stuarthose.com
Essential Functions::
Primarily responsible for processing orders received from counter customers
Assist customers with needed items, interacting extensively to clarify their needs, research and recommend parts
Utilize the ERP to determine material availability and establish lead times for customer orders
Process request for quotes/“RFQ” received from current or potential customers
Create, issue and process purchase orders and transfer orders as required to fulfill customer orders
Train/Mentor potential and new Counter Sales employees
Maintain an advanced knowledge of the products and services offered by Stuart Hose & Pipe Co. and its supplier partners
Assist Management as needed
Miscellaneous tasks assigned
Experience, Education and Skills::
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Industry Knowledge: Hose and Fittings product knowledge required. Basic mathematical skills required. Ability to read a tape measure preferred. Ability to adapt to and work in a variety of situations to support the company’s goals. Must be comfortable lifting heavy items and using warehouse machinery.
Communication: Good communication, organizational, and time management skills.
We offer::
Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ 401k
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development opportunities
A supportive, team-focused environment
Stability in a well-established company
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Source: SunSource careers (Lever)