Counter Sales Associate

Counter Sales Associate

$18.00 to $20.00 per hour DOE

Industrial distributor serving central Alabama is hiring a Counter Salesperson. This is a customer-facing role in a hose, fitting, and gasket shop. You will handle walk-in and phone customers, build hose assemblies, and manage orders in our ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Assist walk-in, phone, and email customers with product selection and problem solving
• Build hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies, including cutting, skiving, crimping, and testing
• Operate a forklift, hydraulic hose crimper, and air tools
• Enter quotes, sales orders, and receipts in the ERP system accurately
• Pull, stage, and load customer orders
• Source non-stock items and follow up with customers on status
• Maintain inventory accuracy and keep the counter and assembly areas clean and organized

• Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Willingness to learn the technical side of hose, fittings, and gasket materials, including pressure ratings, thread identification, and material compatibility
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn an ERP system
• Ability to operate or be trained on a forklift, hose crimper, and air tools
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Prior counter sales, parts, industrial distribution, or hydraulic shop experience preferred but not required

  Schedule

• Monday through Thursday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Occasional nights/weekends on-call

• Compensation and Benefits

• $18.00 to $22.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plan

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for the majority of the shift
• Regularly lifting up to 50 pounds
• Working between the sales counter, warehouse, and assembly area