Counter Sales Associate - Guelph, Canada - Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply

Desco Plumbing and Heating Supply

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

_Come be a part of Desco - one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since earning us the ultimate honor of Platinum Club Member Status.

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SUMMARY:

We are currently looking for driven, career motivated and customer service oriented individuals to join our Customer Counter team located in Guelph, ON.

If you consider yourself a quick learner with an eye for detail, a customer focused mindset, and enjoy the challenge of physical work - this may be the opportunity for you

DUTIES:

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role's focus is to generate new and repeat sales by providing customer service excellence at the counter and presenting a professional and attentive image to customers and suppliers.

The role will also provide back-up to the warehouse as required.

Accurate and efficient picking of customer orders for pick up at the counter and for delivery when appropriate.
Answer pricing enquiries and stock checks. Provide technical information and product specifications.
Coordinate delivery arrangements with the customer and monitor scheduled shipment dates to ensure timely delivery and expedite as needed.
Create and maintain product displays that engages customers and helps stimulate sales activity, keeping merchandise and counter areas clean and professional.
Recommend alternate products based on cost, availability or specifications.
Communicate promotional sale items as well as discounted slow moving and obsolete inventory.
Proactive contact with customers to ensure ongoing satisfaction and remain current on consumer preferences, changes in local codes and product developments.
Perform various branch administration; billing; vendor returns, etc.
Provide backup assistance to warehouse through the preparation and packing of orders, assisting in the receiving of material, and helping load/unload trucks as required.
Assists in annual physical inventory counts.

WHAT YOU OFFER:

23 years related technical/sales experience in the Plumbing or HVAC industry, ideally within a wholesale distribution environment,
Postsecondary education in Plumbing or HVAC, or equivalent experience an asset,
Strong background in HVAC preferred
Ability to lift 30lbs comfortably
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
Positive attitude and customer service oriented with a sense of urgency, and
Computer literate; Basic MS Outlook, Word and Excel skills.

WHY DESCO MAY BE RIGHT FOR YOU:

Canada's Best Managed Companies; Platinum member
Profit Sharing Program
Comprehensive Health Benefits
RRSP Contribution Matching
Learning & Development Opportunities
Additional Holiday Closure
A Supportive and Positive Work Environment

As a leading Canadian owned plumbing, HVAC and hydronics wholesale distributor, we are comprised of 17 locations and 3 luxury showrooms and are a proud supporter and supplier to the essential Plumbing and Heating trade contractors in the Ontario market.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits: