About this role
There’s a Place for You at Sunrise Electric.
Sunrise Electric is a brand of 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 https://www.vikingelectric.com/about 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 the Midwest 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. At Viking 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.
Counter Sales Associate - Fulton
Location: Chicago, IL
Job type: Full time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Hourly pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
What You’ll Do
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 crucial in ensuring they quickly find what they need to get back to their job sites. If you enjoy interacting with customers and learning about a variety of products, this could be the perfect fit for you.
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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XiyyaL9hM
What You Bring
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry objects that may weigh 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
Keywords: counter sales, retail sales, parts, sales consultant, merchandising, inventory, customer service, will-call, will call, parts specialist, counter rep, service expert
What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
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We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”
Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.
Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.
Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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 an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email [email protected].
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Other facts
About Sonepar
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2024, Sonepar achieved sales of $35.2 billion.* Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 46,000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations.
Sonepar in the U.S.
Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and has continued to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 570 locations nationwide and 12,800 associates.
*Figure converted to dollars from €32.5B at 1.082 EUR/USD average rate.
What you'll do
- As a Counter Sales Associate, you will assist contractors in purchasing electrical products, ensuring they find what they need efficiently. Your role includes taking orders, greeting customers, and loading orders into vehicles.
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