Counter Salesperson / Accounts Payable Coordinator (Finance)
We are in need of a counter salesperson who can also manage our accounts payables (bookkeeping) - that could be you!
Hajoca Corporation is the nation's largest privately held wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating and air-conditioning, industrial pipes-valves-fittings, pool and waterworks supplies for residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure construction. We have approximately 400 locations, called Profit Centers, throughout the United States, representing the premier product lines in our industry.
Since 1858, Hajoca has been blending the strengths and clout of a large company with freedom and opportunity for employees. The company will continue to grow and prosper because our fundamental business philosophy works: emphasis on entrepreneurial spirit, expert knowledge, strong incentives for our employees, and devotion to Hajoca's proven business principles of "Service, Integrity, Reliability."
Are you outgoing and value customer service? Are you service-oriented and thrive on ensuring customer satisfaction? Do you thrive on accurately helping new and established customers obtain the products their businesses need? If so, then Gorman Company, a division of Hajoca Corporation, would like you to join the dedicated team at our Clearwater, FL location as a Counter Salesperson and A/P Administrator. Our team has been servicing the community for over 30 years offering the very best in plumbing and swimming pool wholesale distribution. We are a close-knit group that works together to provide the best service to both new and existing customers.
Counter Salespeople provide sales and support to walk-in customers at the sales counter and support Inside Sales and Outside Sales activities as needed. As an A/P Administrator, you must be friendly, courteous and service-oriented, as well as detail oriented with an accounting background.
As a combination of these roles, your specific duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting customers who purchase and/or pick up merchandise at our location
- Process Sales Orders generated at the counter
- Provide customers with reliable information regarding product specifications and pricing
- Assisting team members in servicing customers, answering phone calls, stocking merchandise and pulling orders for delivery
- Process cash sale returns and refund paperwork
- Maintaining cleanliness of counter area and ensuring merchandise displays remain stocked, current, and neat
- Perform accurate and timely invoicing of all customer shipments daily. Inform Inventory Controller of all inventory on hand discrepancies noted on ship tickets
- Identify and resolve all vendor invoice/purchase order discrepancies prior to the final invoice processing
- Reconcile daily cash sale transaction payments, prepare the bank deposit, process checks for deposit, and prepare and submit required deposit paperwork
- Create and maintain customer files
- Assist team members in servicing customers including answering incoming calls, faxing, filing and photocopying.
Although Hajoca is a large company, we work in a decentralized environment where each of our locations, called Profit Centers, is run by the Profit Center Manager as if it was their own small business. We give you the tools you need to succeed, investing in your personal and professional growth through targeted training programs, and reward team success through our profit sharing opportunities and generous benefits package which includes:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- 401 (k) and retirement cash account
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EOE and M/F/Disability/Veterans.) We are a drug free workplace, with pre-employment drug screening required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
All interested applicants must possess:
- High school degree or equivalent
- 1 years in a customer service, accounts receivable, or accounts payable role
- Outstanding customer service and communication skills
- Ability to identify customer needs, provide profitable solutions, and close the sale
- The ability to maintain positive relationships with team members, vendors, and customers
- Ability to prioritize work projects and multi-task
- Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Our ideal candidate will also:
- Have, or quickly develop, a comprehensive knowledge of the plumbing, irrigation, or wastewater management industry
- Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and terms
- Wholesale distribution experience
- Basic computer literacy (use of mouse and keyboard, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Office)
- Possess the drive to assist team members with other tasks as required
