Counter Sales Representative NEW

Watertown, South Dakota
JH Larson Company
Job Description Job Description

Counter Sales Representative

$22.00-25.00/hour

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Are you looking for a company that will put its employees first and cares about creating long-term relationships with its customers and suppliers? Are you a driven sales professional who enjoys relationship building and client development, and wants to make a positive impact on people’s lives? Look no further than J.H. Larson Company, a family-owned company celebrating their 95th anniversary this year!

J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC products with 8 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a family owned and operated business.

We have a great opportunity to join our Counter Sales Team at our Watertown, SD branch as a Counter Sales Representative. This is an on-site position that will provide quotes, sales and service, and will work with internal and external customers to ensure company goals are met and long-term positive customer relationships are cultivated.

What’s In It For You?

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with employer match
• Life insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer match
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday!

And more!

Responsibilities

• Write orders for walk in, phone, and email customers.
• Assist with order pickups, keep up with calling queue.
• Update displays and assist with product merchandising/facing and maintain cleanliness of counter space and displays.
• Research and problem solve customer orders.
• Update internal notes on orders.
• Answer product questions via phone, email, in person.
• Inventory/location management of returns and stock items.
• Partner with coworkers/other departments to complete tasks.
• Promote vendor-preferred, sponsored, and add-on items.
• Support/help with coverage for inside sales.

Qualifications

Education

• Highschool diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training

• 1 year working in a warehouse environment as a team member, working with power equipment, and pulling orders. A solid understanding of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes
• 1 year of related sales experience
• Comfortable with various computer software programs
• Math skills. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations and to other employees of the organization
• Self-motivated and self-starter
• Organized, strong time management skills. Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and collaborate within a multi-functional team
• A team player – work together with others to accomplish common goals of company
• Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Detail oriented, organized, consistent, and tenacious
• 2 years in a related customer service role preferred
• Wholesale distribution and/or retail experience preferred
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC components preferred

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Why wait? Check out our website and apply today at: under our “Careers” tab to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be a part of a team who wants you to be successful!

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description JH Larson Company is a family-owned, independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Datacom products with seven locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota and around 190 employees. Since 1931, our goal has been to provide our customers with exemplary service and quality products, proving that they have been and will always be our number one priority. Company Description JH Larson Company is a family-owned, independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Datacom products with seven locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota and around 190 employees. Since 1931, our goal has been to provide our customers with exemplary service and quality products, proving that they have been and will always be our number one priority.