Counter Sales Trainee - NoVa Area
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Job overview
Sonepar is hiring a Counter Sales Trainee - NoVa Area. Capital Electric is seeking an entry‑level Counter Sales Trainee for its Washington D.C. area locations. The role involves rotating among branches in the Northern Virginia region, handling customer interactions, processing orders, and supporting warehouse tasks while meeting sales and margin goals. Candidates will develop product knowledge, build customer relationships, and gain experience in electrical distribution within a supportive, benefits‑rich environment.
Key focus areas include Handle incoming customer phone calls, Greet walk‑in customers, and Assist customers with order and product selection.
Successful candidates bring High School Or GED, 1-2 Years Industry Experience, and Able To Lift Up To 50 Lbs. Important skills include Mathematic Skills, Communication, Computer Literate, MS Office, Reliable, and Responsible. Preferred (not required): Courtesy, Politeness, Multi-task, and Prioritize Tasks.
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Counter Sales Trainee - NoVa Area
Req ID: 49685
Date: Jul 28, 2026
Location:
Upper Marlboro, MD, US, 20774
Company: Sonepar
Brand: Capital Electric
There’s a Place for You at Capital
A career at Capital Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Capital Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.
Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within Capital Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
A great opportunity to learn the business in this entry level position as a Counter Floater associate in our counter department for the Washington D.C. area . A Counter Sales associate for Capital Electric is responsible for selling product to customers, assisting customers with product selection, and develop customer relationships to ensure Capital Electric remains the Electrical Distributor of Choice. The Counter (Floater) Associate will be working a variety of roles and at a different locations in the D.C. area as needed.
Responsibilities:
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Handle incoming customer phone calls
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Greet walk-in customers
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Assist customer with order and provide appropriate product selection
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Pick customer order from warehouse and bring to counter
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Prepare customer sales ticket and charge accordingly
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Promote and sell company’s product promotions
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Provide assistance to certain warehouse functions
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Reach monthly goals in sales and gross margin
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Courtesy and politeness toward customers
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Multi-task and continually prioritize tasks to be completed throughout the day
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Other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
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Able and willing to work in our Alexandria, Woodbridge, Manassas, Fairfax or Sterling branches (we offer paid mileage)
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1-2 years industry experience – warehouse, product, field, and/or purchasing
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Good and dependable mathematic, verbal, and written communication skills
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Computer and MS Office literate
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Able to lift up to 50 lbs. on regular basis; up to 70 lbs. occasionally
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Reliable, responsible, and a great work ethic
Salary: $18 - 25 / hour with commission potential
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What We Offer You
We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:
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Healthcare plans
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Dental & vision
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Paid time off
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Paid parental leave
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401(k) retirement savings with company match
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Professional and personal development programs
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Opportunity to become a shareholder
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Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
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Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
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Robust wellness program
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Gym reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.
Learn More About Us
Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we’re “Powering Progress for Future Generations.” LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/capitalelectric/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/CapitalElecSply/
Learn more at https://www.capitalelectricsupply.com/about
Capital Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands:https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or [email protected].
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