Counter Sales Specialist – Hydraulic & Industrial Hose
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The posting
Stuart Hose & Pipe, a SunSource company, is the leading hose and pipe distributer in the Southwest with over 70,000 in-stock products. We service a vast range of markets including Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Industrial, Food & Beverage, Construction, Agriculture and many more. Our team of experts raise the bar. www.stuarthose.com
Stuart Hose & Pipe is looking for an experienced, hands-on Counter Sales Specialist to join our team. We don’t just take orders at the counter; we solve problems for contractors, fleet operators, manufacturing plants, and field technicians who need reliable solutions fast.
In this role, you will be the direct face of our branch, helping walk-in and call-in customers identify the right components, fabricating custom assemblies, and managing orders from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
· Customer Service & Sales: Greet walk-in customers, take incoming orders, clarify application requirements, and recommend the correct hose, fittings, adapters, and accessories.
· Fabrication & Assembly: Build, crimp, cut, and test hydraulic and industrial hose assemblies to customer specifications and industry standards.
· Identification & Sourcing: Measure and identify thread types (NPT, JIC, ORFS, metric, BSPP, etc.), flange patterns, hose specs, and pressure ratings on sample parts brought in by customers.
· Order Management & ERP: Enter counter tickets, quotes, and transfers accurately using our ERP system; check stock availability and manage lead times.
· Warehouse & Inventory Support: Assist with restocking counter bins, cycle counts, receiving inbound transfers, and maintaining a clean, safe assembly and showroom area.
Required Qualifications
· Direct Experience: Proven hands-on experience in hydraulic and industrial hose assembly, crimping, and fitting identification.
· Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of thread types, hose construction, pressure ratings, and fluid conveyance applications.
· Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to read calipers, thread pitch gauges, tape measures, and crimp spec charts accurately.
· Computer Skills: Comfortable learning and navigating point-of-sale / ERP software for order entry, inventory lookups, and quoting.
· Physical Requirements: Ability to stand on your feet throughout the day, lift up to 50 lbs, and work with shop fabrication machinery safely.
· Work Ethic: Strong communication skills, dependable attendance, and a problem-solving mindset under fast-paced counter conditions.
Preferred Qualifications
· Previous experience in fluid power distribution, industrial supply, or heavy equipment parts counters.
· Bilingual (English / Spanish) is a plus.
What We Offer
· Competitive hourly pay based on technical experience
· Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
· 401(k)
· Paid time off and company-paid holidays
· Stable, day-shift operating hours (Monday – Friday, 1/2 day on Saturday every other week.
· Built-in guaranteed weekly Overtime hours.
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Taken from SunSource's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.
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About SunSource
Hydraulic and pneumatic components, hose and fittings, pumps and fluid handling, process filtration, valves and instrumentation, automation and motion control parts, plus repair and engineered systems, sold through more than 270 locations to manufacturers, machine builders, mines and energy producers.
Pay schedule: Account managers earn salary plus commission, some on a draw or monthly guarantee until they switch to commission, often with a company vehicle or car allowance, plus medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with match and tuition reimbursement; GO2 trainees are salaried and move to commission once promoted to a territory.
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