Counter Sales Specialist – Hydraulic & Industrial Hose

**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. [](http://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.