Trade Counter Assistant

Wolseley UK; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade merchant in Northern Ireland is seeking a Trade Counter Assistant in Lisburn. Responsibilities include assisting customers, engaging in sales to maximize opportunities, and performing warehouse duties. Candidates should have sales or customer service experience, excellent communication skills, and a positive work ethic. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave

Healthcare access

Qualifications

• Industry or merchant experience is advantageous.
• Proven experience in a sales or customer service role.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Dependable team player prepared to support in all areas of the branch.
• Eagerness to learn with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers on the trade counter by providing product advice.
• Engage with customers to maximize sales opportunities.
• Handle customer inquiries via phone and email.
• Carry out general warehouse duties.

Skills

Sales or customer service experience

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Trade Counter Assistant - Lisburn - Bassetts

So, who are we? We are Bassetts, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Trade Counter Assistant based in Lisburn, you’ll be responsible for:

• Assisting customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing product advice and recommendations

• Proactively engaging with both new and existing customers to maximise sales opportunities and build strong customer relationships.

• Handling customer phone calls and emails with a positive and proactive approach, building strong relationships and ensuring exceptional customer service.

• Carrying out general warehouse duties, including picking and packing customer orders and unpacking stock to be booked in on our system and put away in the warehouse

This is a full-time, permanent, role working 42.50 hours per week Mon – Thurs 7.30am – 5pm, Fri 7.30am – 4pm, every other Saturday 8.30 – 12pm.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Industry or merchant experience is advantageous

• Proven experience in sales or customer service role

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.

• Dependable team player, prepared to support in all areas of the branch with a strong work ethic.

• Eagerness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

We look forward to receiving your application!