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Counter Sales Associate jobs are open across hardware, automotive parts, industrial supply, and building materials retail, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in parts lookup, inventory management, and B2B account service. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
White Cap is hiring immediately for a Counter Sales Associate !
Do you want a part in helping to Build America? As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family of brands supplies of our nation’s largest construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing and more. We are hiring immediately for a Counter Sales Associate!
Why a career with White Cap?
- Comprehensive wellness and financial benefits: White Cap offers excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more!
- Relax and recharge: We offer a generous time off package, including paid maternity, parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.
- Stability: Since 2020, White Cap has doubled in size and continues to grow.
- Unlimited career potential: White Cap is a stable and growing company offering unlimited career potential.
- Love where you work: White Cap has been certified as a Great Place to Work .
- Inclusive culture: Work in a place that values and celebrates who you are.
A_ Counter Sales Associate _at White Cap…
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service to our walk-in, phone, and will call customers.
- Processes orders, quotes prices, enters orders into the system and provides order information to customers. Pulls orders as required.
- Communicates product features, benefits, and warranty policy information to customers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of products and their applications (provides technical advice, troubleshoots, and helps resolve customers’ problems.)
- Upsells by identifying related products, add-on extensions, and informing customers of product promotions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work Monday - Friday between the hours of 6 AM - 5 PM (8-HRwork shift)
- Demonstrated success providing excellent customer service.
- Experience with sales order computer software, preferably Oracle.
- Knowledge of construction and industrial products.
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
For Maine job seekers:
Pay Range
$16.50-$23.10 Hourly
Maine law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs (https://whitecap.jobs/)
Functional Area Sales
Work Type On-Site
Recruiter Arriaga, Melissa
Req ID WCJR-037389
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
A position at White Cap isn’t your ordinary job. You’ll work in an exciting and diverse environment, meet interesting people, and have a variety of career opportunities.
The White Cap family is committed to Building Trust on Every Job. We do this by being deeply knowledgeable, fully capable, and always dependable, and our associates are the driving force behind this commitment.
White Cap is hiring immediately for a Counter Sales Associate !
Do you want a part in helping to Build America? As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family of brands supplies of our nation’s largest construction projects, including stadiums, roads, bridges, highways, residential housing and more. We are hiring immediately for a Counter Sales Associate!
Why a career with White Cap?
- Comprehensive wellness and financial benefits: White Cap offers excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and more!
- Relax and recharge: We offer a generous time off package, including paid maternity, parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.
- Stability: Since 2020, White Cap has doubled in size and continues to grow.
- Unlimited career potential: White Cap is a stable and growing company offering unlimited career potential.
- Love where you work: White Cap has been certified as a Great Place to Work .
- Inclusive culture: Work in a place that values and celebrates who you are.
A_ Counter Sales Associate _at White Cap…
- Demonstrates exceptional customer service to our walk-in, phone, and will call customers.
- Processes orders, quotes prices, enters orders into the system and provides order information to customers. Pulls orders as required.
- Communicates product features, benefits, and warranty policy information to customers.
- Demonstrates knowledge of products and their applications (provides technical advice, troubleshoots, and helps resolve customers’ problems.)
- Upsells by identifying related products, add-on extensions, and informing customers of product promotions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work Monday - Friday between the hours of 6 AM - 5 PM (8-HRwork shift)
- Demonstrated success providing excellent customer service.
- Experience with sales order computer software, preferably Oracle.
- Knowledge of construction and industrial products.
If you’re looking to play a role in building America, consider one of our open opportunities. We can’t wait to meet you.
For Maine job seekers:
Pay Range
$16.50-$23.10 Hourly
Maine law requires the posting of the salary range for advertised jobs. This range is determined based on market data and internal pay practices to establish a minimum and maximum value for a job. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including experience, skills, internal equity and other factors. For additional details on benefits, please review the full job description on White Cap Jobs (https://whitecap.jobs/)
Functional Area Sales
Work Type On-Site
Recruiter Arriaga, Melissa
Req ID WCJR-037389
White Cap is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. White Cap considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
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Who's Hiring
- Baker Distributing Company33
- White Cap22
- Ferguson16
- Johnstone Supply16
- Spectrum Paint12
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in counter sales associate jobs.
- One or more years of experience in counter sales, inside sales, or parts sales
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and inventory management software
- Ability to look up parts and products using electronic or printed catalogs
- Strong product knowledge in automotive, hardware, HVAC, or industrial supplies
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
Tips for Your Counter Sales Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume for parts lookup
Counter sales hiring managers scan for specific product knowledge fast. Call out the parts catalogs, inventory systems, or product lines you've worked with by name rather than listing generic retail duties.
Get a product certification before applying
Certifications in HVAC parts, automotive components, or electrical supplies set your application apart from general retail candidates. Many suppliers offer free or low-cost training modules you can complete before your first interview.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists counter sales associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target distributors alongside retailers
Wholesale and industrial distributors post counter sales roles less visibly than big-box chains but often pay better and have faster advancement. Search for distributors in your trade specialty separately from consumer-facing retail openings.
Prepare trade-specific scenarios for interviews
Interviewers for counter sales roles routinely ask how you'd handle a customer who arrives with a broken part and no model number. Practice walking through your diagnostic process step by step using real examples from previous roles.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Counter sales roles often run early-morning or weekend hours tied to contractor and trade customer schedules. Ask about differential pay for those shifts during the offer stage, since that component is frequently negotiable even when the base rate is fixed.
Counter Sales Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most counter sales associates?
The most active employers for counter sales associates right now are Baker Distributing Company, White Cap, and Ferguson, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Availability shifts quickly, so checking current listings directly gives you the most accurate picture.
How many counter sales associate jobs are remote?
About 2% of counter sales associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most counter roles require in-person customer and inventory interaction. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid options are inside sales support, phone-based parts ordering, and B2B account coordination roles where physical product handling is minimal.
How do you become a counter sales associate?
Start by building product knowledge in a specific trade area, such as automotive parts, HVAC supplies, or industrial hardware, through entry-level stock or warehouse work. Learn to use a parts catalog and point-of-sale system, since employers test those skills early. Apply to distributor or retail counter roles, emphasizing any customer-facing or technical product experience you already have.
Can you get hired as a counter sales associate with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire counter sales associates with no direct experience if you can demonstrate strong product curiosity and customer service instincts. Retail or warehouse backgrounds transfer well. Completing a free supplier training module in your target trade, such as automotive or electrical, before applying shows initiative and closes the knowledge gap employers worry about most.
What does the counter sales associate interview process look like?
Most counter sales interviews run one or two rounds. The first is usually a phone or in-person conversation about your product knowledge background and how you handle difficult customers. A second round often involves a practical scenario, such as identifying a part from a description or walking through how you'd process a return. References from previous supervisors are commonly checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to counter sales associate jobs?
You can find and apply to counter sales associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that fit your trade background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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