Counter Sales Representative
Exotic Automation & Supply Inc., Traverse City, MI, United States
Position Hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday
About This Role Exotic Automation & Supply operates a network of Parker Stores across Michigan and Indiana, serving OEM and MRO customers with direct access to industrial fluid power solutions. You'll be working with contractors, maintenance teams, and industrial buyers who need technical answers and solutions.
As a Parker Store Counter Sales Representative, you'll be the face of the store: building customer relationships, manufacturing custom hydraulic hose assemblies, processing technical orders, and keeping operations running smoothly. If you've got a mechanical aptitude, enjoy problem-solving, and want to build real industry knowledge, this role will give you a career — not just a job.
What Our Parker Stores Provide Exotic's Parker Store locations give OEM and MRO customers direct access to:
Custom Hydraulic Hose Assemblies — built in-store to customer specs
Complete Inventory of Hose & Fittings
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Accessories
Industrial Hose & Contractor Supplies
Knowledgeable Technical Support
Professional, Responsive Service
General Summary Manages daily operations of an assigned Parker Store location, including both customer-facing counter sales and warehouse/fulfillment functions. Responsibilities include opening and closing operations, providing in-person and phone-based technical customer service, processing orders and quotes, manufacturing custom hose assemblies, fulfilling and shipping orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the store operates efficiently in accordance with company standards.
What You Will Do (Essential Job Functions) Store Operations & Management
Opens and closes the store location daily by following established checklists, including preparation of customer areas, warehouse areas, and workstations
Ensures all store operations are performed according to approved procedures and processes to maintain optimum customer service levels and performance standards
Maintains store cleanliness and professional appearance throughout business hours
Manages cash drawer operations and performs weekly cash deposit transactions in accordance with financial procedures
Maintains required job certifications by completing assigned training on schedule
Customer Service & Sales
Greets/assists customers promptly and professionally, in-person at the counter, over the phone and electronically.
Identifies and addresses customer needs by listening actively and resolving requests or problems efficiently
Sells products and services by recommending complementary items that benefit the customer
Suggests alternative products when requested items are unavailable to meet customer requirements
Continuously develops knowledge of products, inventory locations, customer base, and effective sales techniques
Participates in outbound prospecting activities by completing required monthly customer contact calls
Documents customer concerns and complaints according to company policy and procedure
Order Processing & Fulfillment
Processes customer orders accurately using the business system, from initial entry through completion
Prepares and submits quotes in response to customer requests (RFQs) and follows up to convert quotes into booked orders
Pulls stock from inventory, packages products securely, inspects for quality, and labels shipments correctly
Processes all required paperwork and system documentation for customer orders
Manufactures custom hose assemblies to customer specifications
Processes product returns according to RMA procedures for both cash and credit transactions
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Receives daily stock shipments, verifies contents, and puts away inventory in proper locations
Ships customer orders using appropriate carriers and schedules pickups through FedEx, UPS, and other shipping services
Maintains inventory accuracy by performing all required cycle counting activities
Monitors inventory levels and communicates replenishment needs to maintain adequate stock
Merchandising & Store Maintenance
Maintains current sales literature library with up-to-date product information and catalogs
Updates end cap displays and in-store promotional advertisements to showcase featured products and seasonal promotions
Ensures visual merchandising standards support sales objectives and professional store appearance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
High School Diploma (required)
Previous customer service work experience--retail environment preferred
Previous experience working on a computer--MS Office and POS/Business System preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Exotic Automation & Supply maintains a drug-free workplace, including testing for marijuana.
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About This Role Exotic Automation & Supply operates a network of Parker Stores across Michigan and Indiana, serving OEM and MRO customers with direct access to industrial fluid power solutions. You'll be working with contractors, maintenance teams, and industrial buyers who need technical answers and solutions.
As a Parker Store Counter Sales Representative, you'll be the face of the store: building customer relationships, manufacturing custom hydraulic hose assemblies, processing technical orders, and keeping operations running smoothly. If you've got a mechanical aptitude, enjoy problem-solving, and want to build real industry knowledge, this role will give you a career — not just a job.
What Our Parker Stores Provide Exotic's Parker Store locations give OEM and MRO customers direct access to:
Custom Hydraulic Hose Assemblies — built in-store to customer specs
Complete Inventory of Hose & Fittings
Hydraulic & Pneumatic Accessories
Industrial Hose & Contractor Supplies
Knowledgeable Technical Support
Professional, Responsive Service
General Summary Manages daily operations of an assigned Parker Store location, including both customer-facing counter sales and warehouse/fulfillment functions. Responsibilities include opening and closing operations, providing in-person and phone-based technical customer service, processing orders and quotes, manufacturing custom hose assemblies, fulfilling and shipping orders, maintaining inventory, and ensuring the store operates efficiently in accordance with company standards.
What You Will Do (Essential Job Functions) Store Operations & Management
Opens and closes the store location daily by following established checklists, including preparation of customer areas, warehouse areas, and workstations
Ensures all store operations are performed according to approved procedures and processes to maintain optimum customer service levels and performance standards
Maintains store cleanliness and professional appearance throughout business hours
Manages cash drawer operations and performs weekly cash deposit transactions in accordance with financial procedures
Maintains required job certifications by completing assigned training on schedule
Customer Service & Sales
Greets/assists customers promptly and professionally, in-person at the counter, over the phone and electronically.
Identifies and addresses customer needs by listening actively and resolving requests or problems efficiently
Sells products and services by recommending complementary items that benefit the customer
Suggests alternative products when requested items are unavailable to meet customer requirements
Continuously develops knowledge of products, inventory locations, customer base, and effective sales techniques
Participates in outbound prospecting activities by completing required monthly customer contact calls
Documents customer concerns and complaints according to company policy and procedure
Order Processing & Fulfillment
Processes customer orders accurately using the business system, from initial entry through completion
Prepares and submits quotes in response to customer requests (RFQs) and follows up to convert quotes into booked orders
Pulls stock from inventory, packages products securely, inspects for quality, and labels shipments correctly
Processes all required paperwork and system documentation for customer orders
Manufactures custom hose assemblies to customer specifications
Processes product returns according to RMA procedures for both cash and credit transactions
Warehouse & Inventory Management
Receives daily stock shipments, verifies contents, and puts away inventory in proper locations
Ships customer orders using appropriate carriers and schedules pickups through FedEx, UPS, and other shipping services
Maintains inventory accuracy by performing all required cycle counting activities
Monitors inventory levels and communicates replenishment needs to maintain adequate stock
Merchandising & Store Maintenance
Maintains current sales literature library with up-to-date product information and catalogs
Updates end cap displays and in-store promotional advertisements to showcase featured products and seasonal promotions
Ensures visual merchandising standards support sales objectives and professional store appearance
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
High School Diploma (required)
Previous customer service work experience--retail environment preferred
Previous experience working on a computer--MS Office and POS/Business System preferred
Valid Driver’s License
Exotic Automation & Supply maintains a drug-free workplace, including testing for marijuana.
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