Customer Service Associate

The Counter Sales/Customer Associate role is a key customer touchpoint, responsible for accurate order entry and smooth customer interactions. The position requires strong multitasking skills, including processing orders, maintaining inventory accuracy, and coordinating logistics to support delivery timelines. Irrigation/Landscape industry experience is a PLUS.

• Provide exceptional customer service by effectively interacting with clients through phone, email, and in-person consultations, maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
• Accurately process and manage customer transactions at the sales counter using the company's computer system to ensure efficient and precise order fulfillment.
• Deliver expert product recommendations and pricing information, tailoring solutions to meet customer needs and maximizing sales potential.
• Create detailed sales orders and quotes, utilizing customer measurements to estimate material needs and project costs with accuracy.
• Coordinate and schedule truck deliveries with precision, ensuring optimal logistics and customer satisfaction.
• Contribute to inventory management by participating in cycle counts, order picking, staging, replenishment, and shipping/receiving activities.
• Collaborate with management and team members to communicate customer needs and special order material requests, enhancing product offerings and service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with warehouse and sales team members to ensure efficient operations and exceptional customer service.
• Other warehouse duties as assigned.

This role operates in both office and warehouse environments and involves extended standing and walking, frequent use of hands for computer and order-processing tasks, and lifting up to 75 lbs., with regular lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Prior experience in a customer service or sales role is preferred; experience in managing customer relationships with a focus on customer satisfaction, retention, and loyalty, ensuring a personalized and positive purchasing experience.
• Irrigation/Landscape industry experience.
• Proficiency in basic computer operations and internet navigation.
• Experience or familiarity with point-of-sale systems and order entry procedures.
• Demonstrated ability for clear and courteous communication in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Capability to handle physical demands, including lifting up to 75 lbs regularly, and 50 lbs on a repetitive basis.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed during the peak season.
• Capability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background screening.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a PLUS.

Job Location: National Structure - Columbus6700B Huntley Road Columbus, OH 43229

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.