Sales Associate

Keeling Company

Murfreesboro, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Billing, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Forklift, Inventory Management, Leadership, Life Insurance, Multilingual, Order Picking/Packing, Order Processing, Product Merchandising, Product Pricing, Resolve Customer Issues, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Small Business, Team Player, Time Management, Training Program, Warehousing
LOCATION
Murfreesboro, TN
POSTED
1 day ago
Counter Sales/Driver

Branch 22 - Murfreesboro, TN

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School or Equivalent Category: Sales

Description

The Sales Counter/Driver Associate plays a vital, hands-on role in nearly every aspectof branch operations — including customer service (both in-person and over the phone), warehouse support, and local deliveries. This position requires a motivated, knowledgeable, and energetic individual who can manage time effectively in a dynamic environment. With each branch staffed by a small, close-knit team of 3–4 people, all associates are cross-trained to ensure flexibility and shared responsibility. Every team member contributes directly to the branch's overall success.

At Keeling Company, we take pride in fostering a culture that values teamwork, respect, and exceptional customer service. As a medium-sized company, we offer the close-knit, supportive environment of a small business while providing many of the benefits and opportunities of a larger organization. Our employees enjoy making a meaningful impact while growing their careers in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Greet and direct customers
  • Customer service support for both in-person and over the phone. Must be able to answer customer questions about specific products/services (e.g., product features, pricing, and after-sales services)
  • Entering orders in the ERP system
  • Pull and prepare inventory orders for customer pick-up or delivery
  • Develop and stay up-to-date on product knowledge through involvement in Company and vendor-sponsored training programs
  • Coordinate with the team to provide excellent customer service (especially during our busy season)
  • Assist with merchandising products, managing inventory, and other store tasks while maintaining a safe working environment
  • Make local deliveries to the customer
  • Ensure that the store and all its properties are upholding the expectations of the Keeling Company brand: exceeding customer service expectations, cleanliness, atmosphere, and high energy.
  • All other duties are assigned by the branch manager or the Keeling Company leadership team.
  • Employees of Keeling Company have the right to refuse dangerous or unsafe work.

Keeling Company Benefits:

  • Full-time Monday - Friday 8 am- 5 pm
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision with HSA match
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with match
  • Paid holidays/Paid time off
  • Paid on-the-job training
  • Opportunities for advancement

This position is compliant with all DOT regulations for non-CDL operators.

Keeling Company is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Skills/Abilities:

  • A current or the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Certification
  • Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. from the floor
  • Forklift certification provided by Keeling Company
  • Clean Motor Vehicle Report
  • Ability to use the computer for email, invoicing, and inventory management
  • High School degree or equivalent
  • Prior sales, warehousing, and/or delivery experience
  • Pass a required Drug Screen and Background check
  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Able to remain professional and courteous at all times
  • Bilingual is a plus, but not required

About the Company

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Keeling Company

In 1953, Joe Keeling was a traveling salesman covering all of Arkansas for Lewis Diesel Engine Company in North Little Rock, Arkansas. They were a Detroit Diesel Engine distributor who sold power units for everything, from running sawmills to re-powering trucks. During the years 1953-1955, there was a serious drought in Arkansas. As an avenue to sell more engines, Joe and the North Little Rock branch of Lewis Diesel Engine began to furnish engine and pump combinations to an agricultural market desperate for water and interested in a new irrigational method, which used aluminum pipe and sprinklers.   

In 1965, RCH decided to sell its North Little Rock store. As part of a deal struck with RCH, Joe Keeling received a security safe and a 1963 Chevrolet two-ton truck that he used, with help from his wife Helen, to found his own operation: Keeling Company.

While we began as a distributor for the agricultural market, in 1967 Keeling Company demonstrated serious growth in both service and diversity as Joe Keeling and Ed Shoemaker furnished one of the first 18-hole golf course irrigation systems in Hot Springs, AR at Belvedere Country Club. Since then and with the growing need for irrigation systems, we’ve expanded and now service residential, commercial, and recreational markets in addition to our agricultural base.

We are very proud to own all of our branches—currently 30! Ownership makes a statement to our employees and customers: we are here to stay through good times or bad—not just until the lease expires. Keeling Company is supported by loyal, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable employees. The customer is the cornerstone of our business and we are very proud of our diverse customer base, many with whom we have enjoyed doing business since Keeling Company began.

-Joe Keeling, Jr.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Retail
FOUNDED
1965
WEBSITE
http://KeelingCompany.com