Counter Sales Supervisor

We are looking for a Counter Sales Supervisor to join our Mayer team in Birmingham, AL!

Summary: The Counter Sales Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the counter sales team provides excellent customer service by assisting customers promptly and courteously with their purchases and efficient processing of their orders. Participates in the hiring of new employees, and responsible for training and assigning daily work activities.

What You'll Do:

• Provide leadership and direct supervision to a team of counter sales employees to achieve the highest possible levels of customer service
• Participate in all aspects of hiring new employees. Responsible for training and coordinating daily activities
• In conjunction with the Branch Manager, responsible for the counter sales budget and profitability
• Responsible for driving electrical distribution sales for our counter business and developing new and existing customer relationships
• Responsible for daily restocking, showroom maintenance, and keeping showroom and counter clean and organized
• Stay informed and educated on product knowledge
• May fill in for counter sales employees, other warehouse roles, and make deliveries as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer: The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years of customer service, sales, branch, or related experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• Certification to operate forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and other warehouse equipment preferred
• High School or GED - Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Electrical product knowledge and experience; including lighting, switchgear, controls, and electrical commodities preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of electrical distribution or other electrical sales environments preferred
• Familiarity with automated order entry systems & PCs running Windows-based software
• Ability to manage and understand Profit & Loss (P&L) for the counter budget
• Must be service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, possess excellent leadership skills, and customer service skills
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate on all levels within internal and external groups
• Ability to handle difficult situations and problem solve
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage schedules, prioritize and multi-task
• Strong organizational skills

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Frequently 21% to 50%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Constantly at least 51%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Constantly at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Constantly at least 51%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Constantly at least 51%

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - Constantly at least 51%
• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 21% to 50%
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally up to 20%

Working Environment:

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold - Occasionally up to 20%
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock - Occasionally up to 20%
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment - Occasionally up to 20%
• Travels to offsite locations - Occasionally up to 20%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce. Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.