Trade Counter Advisor: Autonomy & Profit Share

UK Plumbing Supplies (trading as UKPS); Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share scheme

Full training on products and systems

Autonomy to run the counter

Job summary

Plumbase Plymouth is seeking a Trade Counter Sales Advisor who will be at the heart of site performance—serving customers, building quotes and managing accounts, with ownership of growth and commercial decisions. You’ll engage local tradespeople, reactivate dormant accounts and influence stock and supplier relationships to drive sales and margin.

Ideal candidates bring experience in plumbing/heating trade environments, strong relationship skills and a proactive approach to business development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a trade environment is advantageous.
• Ability to build relationships with local tradespeople.
• Proactive mindset: identify opportunities to grow accounts.

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

Trade counter sales

Customer relationships

Pricing awareness

Product knowledge

Job description

Plumbase Plymouth is seeking a Trade Counter Sales Advisor who will be at the heart of site performance—serving customers, building quotes and managing accounts, with ownership of growth and commercial decisions. You’ll engage local tradespeople, reactivate dormant accounts and influence stock and supplier relationships to drive sales and margin.

Ideal candidates bring experience in plumbing/heating trade environments, strong relationship skills and a proactive approach to business development.