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.  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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