Counter Sales Associate • Location: Fairfield, NJ • Compensation: $20.00 / hour • Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM • Employment Type: Temp to Hire Position Overview We are seeking a reliable, customer-focused Counter Sales Associate to join our team in Fairfield, NJ. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact for walk-in and phone-in commercial clients, contractors, and retail customers. You will assist with product selection, process orders accurately, and ensure an organized, well-stocked sales counter. Key Responsibilities • Greet walk-in customers and answer inbound calls promptly, offering professional and knowledgeable customer service. • Assist customers in identifying product needs, looking up inventory, providing price quotes, and recommending complementary items. • Accurately enter and process sales orders, invoices, returns, and cash/credit transactions using the point-of-sale (POS) system. • Pull merchandise from the stockroom or staging area for customer pickups; verify order accuracy before handing off goods. • Maintain an orderly, clean, and fully stocked counter area and showroom display. • Collaborate with the warehouse and inventory teams to track incoming shipments, backorders, and special orders. • Follow up on customer inquiries, delivery status, and order fulfillment issues in a timely manner. Qualifications & Requirements • Experience: 1+ years of counter sales, retail sales, or customer service experience (experience in wholesale, building materials, plumbing/HVAC, automotive, or industrial supply is a plus). • Technical Skills: Familiarity with POS software, inventory lookup systems, and basic computer applications (MS Office/email). • Communication: Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; professional phone presence. • Math & Cash Handling: Solid basic math skills for order totaling, change calculation, and inventory counts. • Physical Capability: Ability to stand for extended periods and occasionally lift/move items up to 40–50 lbs. • Reliability: Punctual and dependable attendance aligned with our Monday–Friday business hours. What We Offer • Predictable daytime schedule (no nights or weekends) • Weekly pay ($20.00/hr) • Paid time off (PTO) and company-observed holidays • Training and opportunities for internal advancement Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $20.00 - $20.00 Per Hour