Counter Sales

PARR•Portland, OR

6d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products. The Counter Salesperson is the first person that a customer sees when they walk into any of the retail locations. This means that the Counter Salesperson is in many cases the face of the company for customers and should demonstrate our FACE values. This position's main duty is providing sales assistance to walk in and telephone customers. As time allows, they receive and stock inventory and perform general clean up and merchandising of the store. Directly reports to the General Manager. Interacts daily with the General Manager, Assistant Manager, Location Supervisor, Inventory Specialist, Contractor Salespeople, delivery people, and internal & external customers.

Requirements

Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job
Must be able to type 30+ WPM
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to speak, write, and read English required
Knowledge of retail sales principles, practices, and protocols
Knowledge of dimension lumber and panel products and other building materials
Ability to ten-key by touch
Ability to read and interpret blue prints
Ability to concentrate and attend to detail amidst a busy work environment
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day
Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Nice To Haves

OSHA Certified Forklift License helpful

Responsibilities

Assist Inventory Specialist in maintaining an appropriate level of inventory
Performs empty peg counts and researches variances
As time allows, assist outside crew by loading customer vehicles and preparing loads for delivery
Attentive to counter and phones
Communicates with Receiver regarding the status of cancelled orders or materials returned to suppliers
Consistently displays problem solving skills with customers and co-workers
Keeping the store clean and maintaining the counter displays of merchandise and literature
Notifies customer when product arrives
Confirms delivery time with the customer after scheduled in DDMS
Answer customer's questions, process estimates and orders for customer
Develop and maintain a professional and effective relationship with customers
Completes basic ERP order entry; POs, backorders, and change orders
Invoice customers for building materials
Order stock, special order products for customers, and process credit returns
Ensures that appropriate paperwork is accurately completed as per company policy
Regularly attend PK meetings
Completed AMT training
Follows all AR account and cash handling procedures
Processes tax adjustments when necessary
Coordinate tool repairs services
Utilizes the interyard transfer system
Understands weight, height, and length limits, to inform customer of being able to safely handle or transport material
Knows site condition requirements for our delivery fleet
Process ROA payments with required information
Understands pricing levels and limits discounting
Able to seek out product transactions and order history
Uses all functions of Mitel
Manages Outlook and personal notebook
Can search inventory and open orders in all yards to meet customer's preferred option
All other duties as assigned

Benefits

Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
Employee paid sick days
7 holidays
Standard medical plan with a very low $1,000 deductible
Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $525 for the 2024 year)
$1,000 referral bonus