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Counter Sales - Providence, RI

Sonepar
Providence, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Mar 2026
💰 $50,000/yr

About the role

NorthEast Electrical is looking for a full time Counter Sales Associate to join our team in Providence, RI!

 

Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-4pm

Salary Range: $25 per hour plus commission

 

There’s a Place for You at NorthEast Electrical  

A career at NorthEast Electrical is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. NorthEast Electrical offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. 

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within NorthEast Electrical we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.  

Counter Sales at NorthEast Electrical is the ideal position for a person who has a passion for taking care of customers. As a Counter Sales Representative, you will provide retail and professional customers with a high level of customer service; as well as maintaining the appearance of the store and ensuring it is displayed in a clean and organized manner. 

 

What a typical day looks like in this role:

- Taking orders over the phone, in person, and via our Digital Tools.

- Entering stock, special, direct, and back orders as required.

- Providing customers with information and demonstration of our online solution for fast and easy ordering through our website.

- Providing support to the Branch Manager in the transferring, warehousing, receiving, and shipping of stock and special material.

- Display and stock material in counter and show room. Participate in promotions as they occur.

- Performing other duties as required or directed by Manager.

 

What we are looking for you to bring us:

- Strong computer skills with emphasis on Excel and Website navigation.

- Strong customer service/communication skills, electrical or construction is helpful.

- Ability to adapt quickly to changes.

- Dependable and a strong work ethic

- The ability to work in a team setting

  • The ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 75lbs using manual and PIT Equipment.

 

What We Offer You 

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates: 

  • Healthcare plans 
  • Dental & vision 
  • Paid time off  
  • Paid parental leave  
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company match  
  • Professional and personal development programs 
  • Associate Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder 
  • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability 
  • Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents 
  • Robust wellness program 
  • Gym reimbursement 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Generous Referral Bonuses

 

 

 

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.  

 

Learn More About Us 

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.”

https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-electrical-distributors/

https://www.facebook.com/northeastneedco

https://www.instagram.com/northeastneedco/

https://www.youtube.com/@northeastneedco

 

Learn more at https://www.needco.com/about

 

NorthEast Electrical is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us  

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

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