Counter Sales Associate

Are you tired of working for a large company where you're just a number with no path forward? Lighting Unlimited, the Valley's premier lighting sales and supply company, is a growing family owned Arizona small business and our employees matter!

We're seeking a highly motivated individual that is passionate about providing top notch sales and service to our customers and becoming experts in lighting. We are looking for a career minded individual that is interested in growing along with a rapidly growing industry leader. We're a rapidly growing company and this position has room for advancement!

As a Counter Sales Associate, you will help our customers purchase the right lighting solution to fit their needs. We are looking to fill a position in our N Scottsdale location near the Frank Lloyd Wright and the Greenway Hayden Loop.

Lighting Unlimited is a family owned Arizona based lighting distributor founded in 1989. Our mission is to provide an outstanding buying experience to our customers. We have achieved this by offering comprehensive training and development for our employees. As lighting experts, our knowledge and commitment to excellence means our customers trust our staff to find the perfect solution to meet their goals.

Pay and Benefits

• $35,360-$39,520/yr + monthly bonuses and semiannual company profitability bonuses
• Paid training
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short-Term Disability insurance

Required Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have

• 2 years counter sales experience in the lighting or electrical distribution industry.
• Associate's Degree preferred but not required
• Reliable transportation and ability and willingness to occasionally travel to other store locations as needed.
• Proficiency in typing and using a keyboard/computer
• Lighting or electrical distribution industry experience a plus but not required

Position responsibilities

• Assist our customers in the selection and purchase of lighting supplies
• Process sales orders in our system and retrieve purchased items from the stockroom
• Assist customers that call in to the store with questions and other requests for information
• Maintain a presentable store appearance and orderly work-space
• Perform stockroom activities such as shipping, receiving, stocking, cycle counts and other duties as requested.
• Complete company provided NAILD LS-1 training
• Offer excellent customer service
• Research and develop solutions for customer's lighting needs to drive sales
• Willingness to drive to other locations on occasion to fill in as scheduling requires

Physical Demands

• Effective communication skills, in person and on the phone, to efficiently and accurately process work
• Use hands and fingers to manipulate keys on a keyboard and handle objects both large and small
• Perform frequent physical duties, including lifting/handling/moving of objects typically under 30 pounds but may be up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Ability to reach, stretch and grasp to select items off of shelving, pallets, etc. and efficiently organize products
• Ability to operate all manual and power equipment, including but not limited to hand truck or power jack
• Physical conditioning to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to read and interpret small print
• Long range vision to be able to identify objects and to drive a motor vehicle

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities required of the employee. The employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.