Now Hiring - Retail Sales Warehouse / Counter Sales Associate in Riverside, CA

Walters is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other legally protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of Walters’ employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Function:

The position of Warehouse/Counter Sales Associate is responsible for all aspects of warehouse and counter functions including the receiving, storing, handling, shipping, and preparation of product for customer delivery while maintaining the warehouse in a safe and orderly fashion. Responsible for marketing, promoting and profitably selling products and services to existing and potential customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in a prompt and timely manner at the counter, via email, and phone.
• Create sales orders, transfers and RGA’s.
• Keep Counter/Warehouse area clean and organized and all equipment is properly maintained.
• Small project pricing and order processing.
• Effectively quote, place, assemble and process orders.
• Review all orders to determine if they were picked correctly.
• Proactively track orders in computer system for customer and processing efficiency.
• Expand customer base and grow counter sales and profits.
• General warehouse work, putting stock away, pulling will calls, and inventory preparations.
• Safely operate all necessary equipment in the work area.
• Receives material coming into the building by vendors, customers, or other warehouses accurately and promptly.
• Assemble and fill orders to be shipped to customers.
• Preparation of all shipping documentation.
• Review all orders to determine if they were picked correctly.
• Safely and accurately cut designated lengths of wire.
• Address maintenance issues of wire cutting tools and machinery.
• Ensure warehouse and equipment is maintained on a regular basis.
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Competencies:

• Exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers and to be sensitive to their needs. •
• Consider all aspects of selling including vendor relationships, profit and loss •
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats with customers and coworkers. •
• Perform basic mathematical calculations required to accurately complete assigned tasks (i.e. margins)
• Product and application knowledge essential.
• PC proficiency for data entry and utilization of Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrates time management and organizational skills

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Experience is a plus
• Ability to move/lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Position requires climbing of ladders or using forklift to reach top level selections.

About Walters:

Walters Wholesale Electric Company was founded in 1953 by Lester H. Walter.

The Walters mission is to treat customers and employees fairly and honorably and to develop a lasting and satisfying relationship with each and every one.

Since 1953, Walters Wholesale Electric Company has served the construction industry throughout Southern California. Today, the freeway-close, network of Walters branches provide quick and convenient access to a full complement of supplies for contractors and construction companies.

Walters Wholesale provides competitive benefits such as:

• Health insurance (medical & dental only)
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Leave Time (vacation and sick leave)
• Product discounts

If you are unable to complete the online application due to a disability, contact the Walters Recruiting Team to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.