Senior Counter Sales Associate
Company: Watsco, Inc.
Role summary
Senior Counter Sales Associate is a role at Watsco, Inc. in Melrose Park, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-08. Salary: USD 22 per hour. Experience level: 2-5. No degree required.
- Job title
- Senior Counter Sales Associate
- Company
- Watsco, Inc.
- Location
- Melrose Park, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Retail
- Salary
- USD 22 per hour
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-08
This is a fantastic opportunity at a long-standing industry leader, offering a great hourly wage of $22 and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance. A degree isn't required, making it accessible for many.
Job description
Senior Counter Associate
Temperature Equipment Corporation (TEC), a WATSCO (WSO) Company, has been an industry leader known for technical expertise, value, best-in-class product availability, and driving customer loyalty for nearly 90 years and counting. TEC is also the Midwestern state's largest distributor of air conditioning, heating, and refrigerant equipment, related parts, and supplies. We offer exceptional compensation packages; full benefits include health, dental, life, and AD&D insurance, paid holidays & vacation, and 401(k) with company matching.
Job description
The Senior Counter Associate travels to TEC/NEC stores within a 40 mile radius assisting managers and substituting for managers and associates. The following details are not definitive and subject to change based on organizational needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate operations coverage for stores in your assigned area
Travel to stores within your assigned area assisting the store manager in organizing, planning, and implementing strategy
Responsible for the execution of daily store management when substituting as a manager
Effectively train, supervise, and motivate counter/warehouse associates
Manage order of the store, inventory, and reference materials/tools
Contribute to the ongoing call campaign to build our customer base
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Familiar with dollies, pallet jacks and forklifts
Physical ability to stand for long periods of time, to lift up to 50 lbs. and utilize 6 ft ladder
Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate with customers and employees at all levels
Analytical mind with strong math skills
Effective problem-solving skills and strong leadership practices
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of HVAC experience, either in the field or behind a counter
Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record
Schedule
Full Time Monday through Friday
Shift is based on business needs
Salary Expectations and Benefits
Minimum Starting Rate of $22
Mileage compensation provided for travel
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of HVAC experience, either in the field or behind a counter
Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record