Counter Salesperson/Customer Service

Hajoca Corporation is one of the country’s largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of “Service, Integrity, Reliability,” and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.

Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers (PCs), is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it were their own small business. A typical Profit Center is the heart of our business and consists of a warehouse, counter, sales office, and (sometimes) a showroom. Our PCs conduct business under unique trade names and offer a customized business approach, honoring what’s special about each local marketplace.

Penstan Supply Altoona is one of those trade names and is looking for a Counter Salesperson/Customer Service at their Altoona, PA location.


Are you outgoing and value customer service? Are you knowledgeable and service-oriented? Do you have the determination to close sales and build lasting relationships with new and existing customers? If so, we’d like you to join our team as a Counter Salesperson/Customer Service.


About the Role:

You will:

• Confidently assist customers who purchase and/or pick up merchandise at the Profit Center.
• Accurately process and fill Sales Orders generated at the sales counter.
• Attract and retain customers.
• Work with the PCM to establish revenue and margin targets.


• Verify the Pick Ticket ship date is the date the material is picked up by the customer, update accordingly, and obtain customer signature before releasing material.
• Provide customers with reliable information regarding product specifications, pricing, and availability.
• Keep the counter area and merchandise displays clean, neat, current, stocked and safely displayed.
• Ensure security and control is upheld at this primary point of customer contact.
• Communicate to the Profit Center Manager and Credit Manager any changes in a customer’s business that might cause a credit risk.


• Process cash sale returns and refund paperwork in accordance with Company policy and procedure.
• Inform supervisor of inventory levels or stock depletions that could impact customer service levels.
• Assist co-workers in servicing customers, including answering incoming calls, stocking merchandise in the warehouse, and pulling orders for delivery.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.


• Work with the Profit Center Manager to establish revenue and margin targets.
• Accurately process Sales Orders and Bids generated through telephone sales transactions.
• Assist customers who pick up their order at our Profit Center.


�� Find innovative ways to grow sales with existing customers and become their trusted advisor.
• Generate sales leads that develop into new customers.
• Identify opportunities for value-added services and articulate our solutions.
• Investigate and resolve customer problems, address pricing deductions and material returns timely and in accordance with Company policy and procedure, and follow up to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.
• Support Counter and Outside Sales activities and all Profit Center activities as part of our Profit Center team.


• Communicate to the Profit Center Manager and Credit Manager any changes in a customer’s business that might cause a credit risk.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.


Meet or exceed the sales targets established by your Manager.


About You:

• 1+ years’ experience in customer service or counter sales; contractor sales preferred.


• Knowledge of products sold in the Profit Center


Our ideal candidate will also:

• Demonstrate outstanding customer service, verbal communication, and generous listening skills.


• Keep an up to date and comprehensive knowledge of products; be able to suggest associated products f