Autonomous Trade Counter Sales: Grow Accounts

UK Plumbing Supplies (trading as UKPS); Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + profit share

Full training on products and systems

Real autonomy in running the counter

Opportunity to grow with initiative

Job summary

Plumbase Plymouth is seeking a proactive Trade Counter Sales Advisor to own the counter, develop relationships with local tradespeople and bring in new business. You’ll quote, process orders and influence pricing and stock decisions with autonomy.

Ideal candidates will have plumbing/heating trade experience, strong sales drive and a hands-on approach across the site. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience within a plumbing & heating, builders merchant or similar trade environment.
• Confidence dealing with trade customers and building long-term relationships.
• Awareness of margin, pricing and opportunities to grow accounts.
• Proactive approach: calling customers and generating business.
• Strong product awareness or ability to learn quickly.
• Hands-on attitude to be involved in all site areas, not just the counter.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Serve trade and retail customers on the counter, building relationships that drive repeat business.
• Build quotes, manage orders and take ownership of customer accounts.
• Actively develop new business by engaging local tradespeople and bringing new accounts on board.
• Re-engage dormant and low-spend customers to grow revenue.
• Work closely with the Manager on pricing, stock decisions and supplier relationships.
• Get involved in trade events, customer visits and local outreach to drive sales.
• Maintain strong product knowledge across plumbing and heating to confidently advise customers.
• Support the wider operation including picking, packing and keeping the site running efficiently.

Skills

Plumbing & heating experience

Trade customer relationships

Commercial mindset

Proactive selling

Product knowledge

Hands-on attitude

UK driving licence

Job description

Plumbase Plymouth is seeking a proactive Trade Counter Sales Advisor to own the counter, develop relationships with local tradespeople and bring in new business. You’ll quote, process orders and influence pricing and stock decisions with autonomy.

Ideal candidates will have plumbing/heating trade experience, strong sales drive and a hands-on approach across the site. A full UK driving licence is required for this role.