Counter Sales - PACE Supply

Do you have a passion for exceptional customer service and a knack for problem-solving? Are you eager to join a growing company in the plumbing supply industry?

PACE Supply is actively recruiting for experienced Counter Sales staff to join our Bakersfield, CA branch.  As a Counter Sales Representative, you'll be the friendly face behind our exceptional customer service. Your goal is to promptly and courteously assist customers and share plumbing and product knowledge to advise our customers on purchases. 

• Accurately and timely fill customer orders.
• Check in and put away material, verifying quantities and quality of received material.
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse, clear aisles and walkways.
• Accurately and safely load & unload customer vehicles as needed.
• Accurate and timely perform cycle counts as required.
• Participate in ongoing education and training as required. Continuously update product knowledge through any available resources in order to provide assistance at the counter. Stay informed and educated as to product inventory and accessibility. Know the location of merchandise in the warehouse.
• Conduct sales efforts in an ethical and professional manner.
• Entering of customer orders, branch transfers, obtain quotation information, inventory information, pricing.
• Follow-up on customer orders, resolve problems to the customer’s satisfaction, respond timely to customer.
• Provide product/job quotes as appropriate.
• Effectively communicate to customers any relevant policies and/or procedures regarding purchases, returns, credit terms, etc.
• Assist in maintaining appearance of branch as needed, straightening, cleaning counter area, warehouse, bathrooms, etc.
• Report back orders and/or material discrepancies.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner, following all safety rules. Inform manager of any potentially hazardous conditions.
• Assist in year-end physical inventory.

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance of the job would qualify.

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent education required.
• Basic knowledge of products in Warehouse, Plumbing, Retail/Customer Service Environments required.
• Knowledge of warehouse software packages and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to input, retrieve, and analyze data.
• Ability to recognize and read location, date, and product codes.
• General math skills to allow for cash accounting.
• An ability to learn is a must-have!
• Excellent decision-making and communication skills.
• Capable of multitasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to employment regulations.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of our commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for our team members and customers, successful candidates must complete the following pre-employment requirements:

Background Check: A comprehensive background check will be conducted to ensure candidates meet the necessary criteria for employment. PACE Supply will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to California employment regulations.

Physical Examination: Candidates will undergo a physical examination to assess their fitness for the position's requirements.

Drug Test: A drug test will be administered to ensure a drug-free workplace.

Work Environment

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Ability to lift items that weigh up to 50 lbs. regularly. This includes carrying, dragging, and walking with materials, as well as using a hand-truck.
• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Environmental Conditions:

• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefit Snapshot:

PACE Supply is proud to be an employee-owned corporation. We offer competitive wages, career pathways of growth, and excellent benefits packages that includes medical, dental, and vision care that is available to you within the first 30 days! We also provide our employees with life insurance, sick days, holidays, vacation, two retirement programs of 401(k) and ESOP, and much more.

Relocation Benefits

NO

Remote Availability

NO

*Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, qualifications and other business considerations. PACE Supply is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact the People Department at (844)-393-7172.