Job Description

At , we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.

Our Leaders are focused on building customer centric strategies, inspiring, empowering and developing associates, adapting to change, and driving organizational efficiencies to deliver results.

What you will do:

• Generate sales at the counter for Contractor, Industrial & OEM markets
• Complete customer quotes, sales order entry, and product tracking to Deliver on the Promise (DOTP)
• Identify and pursue gross margin and market share growth opportunities
• Maintain counter sales area with daily stock and merchandising displays
• Proactive engagement with customer base to build relationships for increased market share
• Process counter returns, will call orders, and handle queues cleanup to compliance standards
• Promote Customer Service Guarantee and other value-added initiatives/services
• Helping warehouse (wire cuts, filling orders, loading delivery truck, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• Previous experience in electrical or sales preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional appearance and demeaner
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• A reliable, self-motivated, and diplomatic problem-solving attitude
• Willingness and desire to improve skill level through training
• A positive and engaging attitude to support internal and external customers
• Committed to 100% accuracy and Doing it Right the First Time (DIRTFT)
• Proficiency in Eclipse is preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Teams

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime
• Counter and warehouse environment
• Frequent use of computer and phone
• Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday. Additional evening and weekend hours may be required based on business needs
• Punctual and reliable on-site attendance
• Heavy Lifting - up-to 50 lbs.

Salary and Compensation (WA only)

• This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime
• Pay is $20/hour - $22/hour, or $41,600 - $ 45,756 annually if working full-time
• Eligible for a monthly Warehouse Incentive Bonus after completion of training prerequisites

Why work for North Coast? Own your expertise and your future. Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks. We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders. We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.

North Coast Electric, a family-owned business since 1913, became part of the Sonepar USA family in 2019. We have locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Arizona. As a full line electrical distributor, we supply a wide range of electrical equipment to the electrical contractor, factory automation, industrial MRO, and commercial & institutional markets.

Our Competitive Benefits?

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long term and Short term disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Sonepar USA

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide. For more information, visit .

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. 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, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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