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At Irby, a leader in electrical and utility distribution, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. Do you enjoy a good challenge?  Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers and shareholders.  We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.  Ready to join us?  Find what opportunities are waiting for you at Irby!

Company Summary 

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business. Founded in 1926, we continue to be an industry leader in providing products and solutions used in all industrial automation assembly, manufacturing, and commercial & contractor applications.

Irby Electric continues to be one of the largest electrical distribution companies in the southeastern region of the United States, with a geographical footprint of 28 branches, spanning 7 states, composed of over 400 highly dedicated associates.  Our business has experienced incredible growth in recent years due to our focused business strategy, digital transformation, and customer-focused solutions.  As an operating company of the Sonepar USA family, we unite with a group of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

Job Summary

Service walk-in and phone-in customers at counter showroom by selling electrical supplies and solutions, processing orders from customers, using all required company policies, procedures and systems in an expeditious manner.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets customers on sales floor. Practices good interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, a positive attitude toward customers and co-workers, pleasant telephone and email etiquette, and a general attitude as a representative of goodwill on behalf of the company at work or during company travel.

• Handles difficulties with customers and coworkers with diplomacy and seek assistance when needed.
• Resolves customer order problems and complaints promptly.

• Displays merchandise, suggests selections that meet customer's needs, and emphasizes selling points of article such as quality and utility.  Recommends additional products related to customer needs.

• Acquires, uses and continuously develops personal technical knowledge of general and specialty electrical products to assist customers and other company personnel.

• Determines make, type, and quality of product desired by being familiar with products sold in the department by use, vendor, location in warehouse, catalog and catalog number, other reference materials, and special selling points.

• Describes or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.

• Identifies and uses appropriate company and/or customer pricing systems.

• Provides oral and written quotations or estimates of prices, terms and delivery for standard, complex or non-standard products.

• Prepares cash or charge sales tickets with required identification, necessary information for customer, product, price, and sales tax status for processing, shipment and delivery of merchandise in a timely manner.  Follows up with any specific record-keeping requirements.

• Receives payment or obtains credit authorization.
• Requisitions merchandise from stockroom and/or withdraws for immediate delivery, delayed customer pick-up, company truck delivery or shipment by common carrier.  Loads customer materials for “will call” orders.

• Prepares correspondence and reports necessary for business transactions.
• Sell and promote branch and company wide  promotions and specials as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 

• Ability to prepare electronic reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and metric scales. 
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, electronic, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to utilize basic computer functions with Microsoft Windows, Office, and various software programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED), one – two years desired from a two-year college; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why work for Irby?

At Irby, we are unique and embrace the Power of Difference*.  Associates who work for us can grow and become active in different areas of the business such as leadership, operations, HR, outside sales and many more.  One can expect to earn a wage that is competitive and provides a reliable/steady paycheck.  Come join the Irby Family and learn what we are all about! 

Our Competitive Benefits? 

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Irby

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, we continue to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity. We are one of the ten largest electrical distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 1000 employees across more than 60 branches in 27 states.  Irby has experienced incredible growth over the past 5 years. As part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, we unite with a group of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 
 
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