Job Description

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

To learn more about being a Counter Sales Associate at North Coast Electric:

What You Will Do:

• Counter Sales for Contractor, Industrial & OEM Market
• Quotations, order entry, tracking and proactive Customer Service
• Counter and other sales/support duties as directed
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key vendors
• Commit to proactive and team approach to sales
• Identify and pursue gross margin and market share growth opportunities
• Promote heavily the DOTP (Deliver on the Promise) CSG’s (Customer Service Guarantees) for increased share
• Relationship building with Will Call customers
• Daily merchandising display maintenance
• Helping warehouse as needed (wire cuts, filling orders, loading delivery truck)
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• Possess a personal and professional vision of success in teamwork
• Previous sales experience and product knowledge in the electrical field is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated problem solver in a team environment
• Positive attitude, willingness and desire to improve skill level
• Experience with Microsoft Office/Excel/Word
• Proficiency in Solar Eclipse is preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Continuous phone and computer usage
• Standing and Lifting (Up to 50lbs)
• Wire cutting
• Help loading delivery truck
• Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday, however, based on business needs evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required.
• Requires regular and reliable on-site attendance

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, credit check, and motor vehicle record review, as permitted by law and required for the position.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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North Coast is part of the Sonepar family of brands:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com .

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Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more,  Click here . 

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision 

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more,  Click here . 

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Visa sponsorship, Monday to Friday, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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