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Counter Sales Representative

Sonepar • Gaithersburg, MD • 4d ago

Req ID: 47740

Date: Jun 11, 2026

Location:

Gaithersburg, MD, US, 20877

Company: Sonepar

Brand: Capital Electric

There's a Place for You at Capital

A career at Capital Electric 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. Capital Electric 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 in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, 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 Capital Electric, 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.

Capital Electric, a distributor of electrical construction materials, is currently seeking an individual eager to start a career in the Electrical Distribution Industry at our Gaithersburg, MD location. A Counter Sales associate for Capital Electric is responsible for selling product to customers, assisting customers with product selection, and develop customer relationships to ensure Capital Electric remains the Electrical Distributor of Choice.

Responsibilities:

Handle incoming customer phone calls

Greet walk-in customers

Assist customer with order and provide appropriate product selection

Pick customer order from warehouse and bring to counter

Prepare customer sales ticket and charge accordingly

Promote and sell company's product promotions

Provide assistance to certain warehouse functions

Reach monthly goals in sales and gross margin

Courtesy and politeness toward customers

Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day

Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED

Sales experience and/or Electrical Knowledge preferred, but will train the right candidate

Good and dependable mathematics, verbal, and written communication skills

Computer and MS Office literate

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally

Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic

Salary: $19 - $24 / hour with commission potential

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

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)

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 YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations." LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalelectric/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/

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

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

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or emailrecruiting@sonepar-us.com.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more,Click here.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.

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