City Desk Representative
Border States, Minot, ND, United States
Position Overview
This position will report to Matt Altner.
Location: Minot, ND.
Posted internally and externally.
Flexibility: In person.
Job Summary
The City Desk Representative supports the operation functions of the city desk. Enters orders, fills orders, processes returns, maintains a clean, safe, and well-stocked display area, maintains vendor catalogs and price sheets, informs appropriate departments of stock outs, and manages assigned inventory stock locations.
Essential Functions
Provides customer service functions including order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions as needed.
Maintains a clean, safe, and well-stocked city desk display area.
Displays specials and other promotion items to sell.
Maintains vendor catalogs and price sheets.
Informs appropriate departments of stock outs, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems.
Maintains assigned inventory stock locations, ensuring correct locator and shelves are neat.
Abides by all safety requirements including wearing required PPE gear.
Non‑Essential Functions
Participates in marketing planning and strategizing for Border States product lines, as needed.
Participates in implementation and success of marketing plans as required.
Attends sales meetings as required and keeps current on new products and applications.
Assists with receiving, shipping, and other warehouse associate functions as required.
Ensures all batched managed material is labeled accurately and inventoried, as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum of a 2‑year business/trade degree preferred or the equivalent experience.
Minimum of 1 year of prior warehouse, city desk, and/or sales experience with good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
Requires the ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Preferred strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), internet, email, and SAP software.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively plan and organize.
Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Physical Requirements
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally: 0‑33%
Frequently: 34‑66%
Continuously: 67‑100%
Lift from Floor to Waist
Lift from Floor to Waist:
10‑25 lbs. – Occasionally
26‑50 lbs. – Occasionally
51‑75 lbs. – Occasionally
76‑100 lbs. – Occasionally
101+ lbs. – Occasionally
10‑25 lbs. – Occasionally
26‑50 lbs. – Occasionally
51‑75 lbs. – Occasionally
76‑100 lbs. – Occasionally
Unilateral Carry:
10‑25 lbs. – Occasionally
26‑50 lbs. – Not at all
51‑75 lbs. – Not at all
76‑100 lbs. – Not at all
101+ lbs. – Not at all
10‑25 lbs. – Occasionally
26‑50 lbs. – Occasionally
51‑75 lbs. – Occasionally
76‑100 lbs. – Not at all
Physical Activity
Sitting
– Not at all
Standing
– Frequently
Walking
– Continuously
Bending/Stooping
– Occasionally
Crawling
– Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs
– Occasionally
Reaching
– Frequently
Crouching/Squatting
– Occasionally
Kneeling
– Occasionally
Balancing
– Frequently
Repetitive Motion
– Occasionally
Trunk Rotation
– Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling
– Occasionally
Handling
– Continuously
Fingering
– Frequently
Talking
– Continuously
Driving (fork lift)
– Occasionally
Desk Work
– Continuously
Use of tools
– Frequently
Hearing
– Continuously
Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions
– Frequently
Travel
– Not at all
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more
Bonuses based on branch and company goals
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status.
Drug‑Free / Smoke‑Free Workplace
Employment may be contingent on successful completion of required pre‑employment screenings, including a criminal background check, MVR check for positions involving driving, and drug testing. The specific screening requirements appropriate for the role will be communicated at the time of offer.
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This position will report to Matt Altner.
Location: Minot, ND.
Posted internally and externally.
Flexibility: In person.
Job Summary
The City Desk Representative supports the operation functions of the city desk. Enters orders, fills orders, processes returns, maintains a clean, safe, and well-stocked display area, maintains vendor catalogs and price sheets, informs appropriate departments of stock outs, and manages assigned inventory stock locations.
Essential Functions
Provides customer service functions including order entry, filling orders, processing returns, expediting, technical assistance, Will Call, and other functions as needed.
Maintains a clean, safe, and well-stocked city desk display area.
Displays specials and other promotion items to sell.
Maintains vendor catalogs and price sheets.
Informs appropriate departments of stock outs, inventory discrepancies, and other inventory problems.
Maintains assigned inventory stock locations, ensuring correct locator and shelves are neat.
Abides by all safety requirements including wearing required PPE gear.
Non‑Essential Functions
Participates in marketing planning and strategizing for Border States product lines, as needed.
Participates in implementation and success of marketing plans as required.
Attends sales meetings as required and keeps current on new products and applications.
Assists with receiving, shipping, and other warehouse associate functions as required.
Ensures all batched managed material is labeled accurately and inventoried, as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum of a 2‑year business/trade degree preferred or the equivalent experience.
Minimum of 1 year of prior warehouse, city desk, and/or sales experience with good knowledge of electrical products or systems preferred.
Requires the ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Preferred strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), internet, email, and SAP software.
Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively plan and organize.
Excellent customer service skills including being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Physical Requirements
Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally: 0‑33%
Frequently: 34‑66%
Continuously: 67‑100%
Lift from Floor to Waist
Lift from Floor to Waist:
10‑25 lbs. – Occasionally
26‑50 lbs. – Occasionally
51‑75 lbs. – Occasionally
76‑100 lbs. – Occasionally
101+ lbs. – Occasionally
10‑25 lbs. – Occasionally
26‑50 lbs. – Occasionally
51‑75 lbs. – Occasionally
76‑100 lbs. – Occasionally
Unilateral Carry:
10‑25 lbs. – Occasionally
26‑50 lbs. – Not at all
51‑75 lbs. – Not at all
76‑100 lbs. – Not at all
101+ lbs. – Not at all
10‑25 lbs. – Occasionally
26‑50 lbs. – Occasionally
51‑75 lbs. – Occasionally
76‑100 lbs. – Not at all
Physical Activity
Sitting
– Not at all
Standing
– Frequently
Walking
– Continuously
Bending/Stooping
– Occasionally
Crawling
– Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs
– Occasionally
Reaching
– Frequently
Crouching/Squatting
– Occasionally
Kneeling
– Occasionally
Balancing
– Frequently
Repetitive Motion
– Occasionally
Trunk Rotation
– Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling
– Occasionally
Handling
– Continuously
Fingering
– Frequently
Talking
– Continuously
Driving (fork lift)
– Occasionally
Desk Work
– Continuously
Use of tools
– Frequently
Hearing
– Continuously
Exposure to adverse weather & temperature conditions
– Frequently
Travel
– Not at all
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more
Bonuses based on branch and company goals
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status.
Drug‑Free / Smoke‑Free Workplace
Employment may be contingent on successful completion of required pre‑employment screenings, including a criminal background check, MVR check for positions involving driving, and drug testing. The specific screening requirements appropriate for the role will be communicated at the time of offer.
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