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Counter Representative (8869)

American Welding and Gas, Inc., Houston, TX, United States


Coastal Welding Supply / AWG.

has an immediate opening for a

Counter Representative

in our

Houston, TX

location.

This position has the primary responsibility of assisting customers with purchasing and ordering products, focusing on gases and welding/industrial supplies. Duties will also include maintaining hard goods, receiving, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Assist customers in-store and by phone to purchase and order products

Handle cylinder returns, exchanges and purchases

Handle cash and charge account transactions. Reconcile cash, credit card, and charge transactions and end-of-day cash drawers

Branch collection activities and customer retention calls

Assist the manager with opening and closing the store each day, including securing all cylinders, locking all areas, and setting alarms

Monitor inventory levels. Check in and put away inventory

Receive freight and create bar code labels with part numbers

Schedule deliveries and service calls

Support the outside sales team

Follow and comply with all company safety policies

Work with the store manager to achieve/surpass budgeted sales projections while maintaining expenses within the parameters allocated by management to achieve profitability

Assist the manager with building and equipment maintenance

Some After-Hour Deliveries

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Clean driving record

Work experience in customer service or sales preferred

Able to move compressed gas and liquid cylinders; Lift 50-75 pounds frequently and maneuver 100+ pound cylinders (rolling, using a cart, etc.)

Cash register experience preferredAbility to operate a forklift preferred

Strong computer skills

Motivated, high-energy individual who is willing to learn our products and grow with the company

AWG American Welding & Gas (AWG) is a manufacturer and distributor of industrial gases as well as a provider of all your welding supply needs. We are a family and teammate-owned company that is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our company provides industrial, medical, and specialty gases as well as food and beverage gases across the United States, from Montana to Pennsylvania and down through Texas and Florida. With a team of over 800 employees, over 100 retail locations, and 22 fill plants, we pride ourselves in our customer service, expertise, assets and resources that allow us to reach a large and diversified customer base of the highest quality.

American Welding & Gas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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