Counter Sales Associate

Job Description

Looking for a Cool Job in a fast-paced environment with a dynamic team representing the industry leader in HVAC equipment? The Counter Sales Associate is responsible for our sales counter at one of our established wholesale HVAC distributorships. The ultimate goal of this role is to provide strong customer service in a sales oriented setting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent GEMAIRE as a leader in the industry ensuring maximum sales.

• Interact with internal and outside sales people, vendors and contractors.

• Responsible for showroom merchandising and re-stocking product.

• Assist in resolving customer relations problems with both dealers and end users.

• Complete sales order process for customers with efforts to up-sell associated items.

• Adhere to all safety requirements relevant to one’s regular job duties.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ year experience in a Counter Sales role, preferably in the HVAC industry.

• Proven success in sales and providing excellent customer service.

• Strong interpersonal skills including sales, problem solving and customer service.

• Ability to work independently, but meet assigned goals and objectives in designated time frames.

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.

• A willingness to learn and grow with our Company.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Proven commitment to customer service and a safe work environment.

• Knowledge of air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment at a wholesale distribution level preferred.

• Experience in a wholesale HVAC equipment supply house preferred.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred.

Language Requirements:

Spanish preferred

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday. This position may

require working extra hours on occasion.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary – Lifting 0-10 pounds - Frequent

Light Lifting – 10-20 pounds - Frequent

Moderate Lifting – 20 to 50 pounds - Occasional

Heavy Lifting – 50 to 100 pounds - Occasional

Pulling/Pushing, Carrying - Occasional

Reaching or working above shoulder - Occasional

Walking - Frequent

Standing - Frequent

Sitting - Occasional

Stooping - Occasional

Kneeling - Occasional

Repeated Bending - Occasional

Climbing - Occasional

Desk Work/Computer use/Telephone use - Frequent

Operating warehouse equipment, forklift, baseloid lift etc. - Occasional

Other – Talk, Drive, visit customers etc. - OccasionalCompany Description

Gemaire is a subsidiary of Watsco, Inc., (NYSE: WSO) the world’s largest independent distributor of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, parts, and supplies. Gemaire, with corporate headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Gemaire has more than 100 locations in eleven states including Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, California, Nevada, and Arizona.

For more than 50 years we have been known as a respected, strong, and reliable force within the HVAC industry. Our distribution rights with trusted manufacturer brands such as Rheem, American Standard, Frigidaire, Mitsubishi, and others allow us to provide only the highest quality, most eco-friendly equipment, parts and supplies to our valued network of contractors’ coast to coast.

As a member of our sales and service team you will enjoy competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and an opportunity to build wealth and save for your retirement via our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and 401(k). Most unique to Gemaire is that all our employees – whether in the warehouse or in our corporate office – enjoy regular business hours. Except for the occasional Saturday morning during the summer our associates do not work nights, weekends, or holidays!

Apply for a cool new job today . . . . your future starts now!

GEMAIRE is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.