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Peoria- Plumbing Counter Sales at Connor Co. in Peoria, IL
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timePeoria, IL
Skills
eclipse softwareblueprint readingschematic interpretationcritical thinkingmathematical reasoningdetail-orientedinterpersonal communicationorganizational skillsability to work with minimal supervisionpatience and professional attitudestrong knowledge of plumbing
Job Description
| Connor Co., a company rich in history, currently has a Plumbing Counter Sales position available in Peoria, IL. We seek a career-minded individual looking for a long-term position with a great company. |
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| Candidates must be available to: |
| · Pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. |
| · Be available to work from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. |
| Principal Accountabilities |
| Ability to read blueprints/schematics |
| Accurately interpret customer needs and work with the customer and outside sales team to offer appropriate solutions to satisfy requirements |
| Answer customers’ questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms |
| Arrange and direct the delivery of products |
| Assist outside salesman with quotes, orders, and submittals/O&M’s |
| Attend industry trade shows and product training |
| Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support |
| Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders |
| Emphasize product features based on customers’ needs and technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations |
| Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests |
| Ensure timely order processing and confirmation of orders |
| Enter sales orders into the Eclipse system and pick customer order tickets. |
| Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates |
| Follow-up on estimates and bids submitted to customers |
| Handle incoming customer requests for quotes and product information (equipment specifications, applications, and accessories) |
| Identify prospective customers or develop territories by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations, attending trade shows and conferences. |
| Manage assigned customer orders from origination to delivery |
| Merchandise and stock products on displays and in self-service areas. |
| Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors’ products, pricing, and sales. |
| Occasionally visit job sites to troubleshoot problems that can’t be resolved over the phone. |
| Participate in organizations, trade shows, and conferences. |
| Position can require after-hours phone calls from customers and occasionally opening up the shop for customers |
| Process warranty claims |
| Provide Branch Manager with reports or additional tasks as requested |
| Provide customers with product brochures or catalogs |
| Provide information on the full range of products and programs offered by the company to the customer |
| Provide post-sales follow up as required |
| Provide technical support, including monitoring shipping, delivery, and return status, as required |
| Recommend products to customers based on customer’s needs and interests |
| Serves customers by understanding and resolving or forwarding complaints |
| Work with customers, outside sales, and internal/external suppliers to resolve issues as they arise |
| Work with other departments to answer questions (i.e., factory, warranty, finance, etc.) |
| Perform other duties as requested. |
| Minimum Education/Experience Required |
| High School Diploma or its equivalent |
| Strong knowledge of plumbing is preferred |
| Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required |
| Ability to learn Eclipse software |
| Ability to perform assignments with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines |
| Critical thinker-using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions |
| Mathematical reasoning- ability to choose the correct method or formulas to solve the problem |
| Must be able to determine and prioritize workload |
| Must be very detail-oriented and focused for accuracy |
| Must have strong interpersonal communication skills |
| Must maintain a patient and professional attitude while managing a busy workload |
| Strong organizational skills required |
We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including the following:
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Benefits covered 100% by Connor Co. for full-time employees include:
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| We are not accepting applications in person. To apply online, please visit us at: |
| Connor Co. Career Opportunities. |
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Voluntary Term Life insurance
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending accounts
401k
Paid Time Off (PTO)
8 paid holidays
$10,000 in life insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability