Counter Sales Professional

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationT-06 Ft. Pierce - Ft. Pierce, FLPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftDayJob CategorySalesDescriptionGET EXCITED ABOUT COUNTER SALES AGAIN!Do you love building relationships with your trade customers and providing excellent customer service? If you enjoy being that friendly face that is knowledgeable about products, can answer their questions, and pull their orders to get them on their way to helping their own customers, then you will love working here! Tropic Supply, the largest, independent, family-owned HVAC and refrigeration wholesale distributor in Florida, is seeking a Counter Sales Professional to join our talented team. We''re excited to head into the busy summer season with energetic and talented people like you!WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL?The company was founded in 1973 and has an incredibly loyal workforce of 275 team members spread across 22 resource centers throughout the state of Florida. We take pride in our ''family first'' culture which is represented by our core values which are called ''The TROPIC Way'': TRUST (consistently providing resourceful and reliable solutions), RELATIONSHIPS (we manage relationships, not transactions), OWN IT (each of us is accountable the whole way through), POSITIVE ATTITUDE (we believe happy people ensure a positive experience), INTEGRITY (how we do business is as important as the business we do), CONSIDERATE (we treat people with respect and humility). Here at Tropic, we believe in giving back to our community and want our team members to feel a connection to worthwhile causes. Please visit us at to learn more!POSITION RESPONSIBILITIESThe Counter Sales Professional is responsible for supporting the Resource Center''s Operational performance, building and maintaining strong customer relationships, driving sales and fulfilling customer needs in a manner consistent with the company''s core values.Summary of duties include but are not limited to:Developing and maintaining relationships with customers and providing a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers.Assisting customers in the store by taking their orders, pulling items, and billing them accordingly.Handling customer warranty claims and credit returns in a timely fashion by completing all appropriate documentation, receiving product items back prior to processing of any claims or credits in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP''s).Assisting customers in loading products/material into their vehicles when necessary.Accurately entering sales orders into Sales Order Entry System and sales transactions in accordance with the company''s SOP''s.Assisting in the maintenance and presentation of all inventory and displays by in Resource Center; stocking merchandise, facing shelves, organizing product in accordance with SOP''s, removing litter, dusting and cleaning shelves, etc.Maintaining the Resource Center''s appearance in accordance with Company policy and safety standards.Assisting in inventory counts as needed for both the Resource Center and warehouse as needed.Continuously demonstrating a high-level of product knowledge of all Tropic Supply products and materials.Following-up with customers when required and notifying manager if/when necessary.Performing general light maintenance of the Resource center, coffee counter, ice machine, water fountain, soda machine, customer phones, floor displays and counter.Providing the highest level of customer and technical service to our customers by: effectively meeting our customers'' needs, providing high level of technical expertise and product knowledge, properly providing quotes, promptly and accurately processing sales orders, researching products/services, properly answering questions and providing timely information and responses.Fulfilling/pulling inventory as needed by utilizing appropriate tools and equipment.Safely operating all tools and equipment; including but not limited to forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck, and reporting safety issues immediately.WE OFFER:100% Company Paid Employee Medical and Life InsuranceVoluntary Dental and Visions PlansVoluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401(k) Plan with Company MatchPlus Other Benefits and Discount ProgramsPHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT / WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit on a tile/concrete floor and/or stool for the majority of the workday (approximately 45 hours per week). The employee is regularly required to stand, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; operate a forklift, pallet jack, hand truck and regularly lift up to 75 pounds. Special vision requirements are near vision; distance vision; peripheral vision. Work is performed with telephone equipment, computers, fax, printer and scanners. Counter is air conditioned. Warehouse is not and can be warm or cool depending on the season.Tropic Supply, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, drug free workplace who pays 100% of the employee''s health insurance and life insurance. We also offer our employees short term/long term disability policies, dental/vision plans, a matching 401(k) plan and other benefits.QualificationsEXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTSMust be proficient in the use of computers and have ability to learn our parts management software.Must possess good communication skills and ability to professionally interact with a wide variety of customers both over the telephone and in person.Must possess a good work ethic and be able to work well with other team members.Must be able to lift and handle items weighing up to 75 pounds on a routine basis.Must be able to safely operate all tools and equipment; including but not limited to forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck.Must possess the analytical and cognitive abilities required to accurately enter data into the Company''s Sales Order Entry System, perform product and equipment research, and enter sales orders into the system and follow-up on customer orders.Must be able to accurately attend to details and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.Most possess above average communication skills both verbal and written.Must be able to work with minimum amount of supervision under stressful conditions.Proficiency/experience with scanning equipment.

Created: 2025-10-04