Now Hiring - Counter Sales Associate - Electrical Supplies & Lighting in Ocean City, NJ

The electrical supply distribution industry could be the place for you. Established in 1937, Good Friend Electric is one of the largest, most progressive electrical supply and lighting distributors in Central Jersey.

We now have 6 locations in Ocean and Monmouth Counties - Lakewood, Brick, Toms River, Manahawkin, Lacey & Wall our newest location opened in December 2020.

Combined, we have a team of dedicated professionals with over 400 years of experience.

Come join us, learn the electrical supply & lighting industry from the ground up!

Good Friend is looking for FULL TIME SALES ASSOCIATES for our Electrical Supply Counters.

Use your customer service and retail sales skills in our fast paced environment to assist customers with purchases of lighting and electrical supplies.

Job responsibilities include:

• Processing sales orders, returns and special orders
• Communication with customers and manufacturers in person, via phone & email
• Store merchandising
• Sharing information of new products and promotions
• Stocking shelves and handling pipe
• General retail store responsibilities

Electrical supply or related distribution or box store sales experience is a plus, but not required.

* We will train the right candidate *

No nights or Sundays. Must be available to work Saturdays.

Weekly overtime available.

Store Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Key Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Product knowledge – lighting, electrical supplies, distribution
• Math skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to lift boxes and material (typically not more than 30lbs.)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Benefits:

Health insurance program, PTO, 401K, holidays, paid training, associate discount and smoke-free/drug-free workplace.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work Saturdays as mentioned in the job description?
• What are your salary expectations for this position?
• What Good Friend Electric location/s are you interested in?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Retail sales: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location