Trade Counter Assistant

Rhodium Consulting; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Weekday with weekend hours negotiable

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Rhodium Consulting is recruiting a Trade Counter Sales Assistant / Warehouse Assistant for a role based in Smethwick, near Birmingham. You will serve customers at the trade counter, assist with deliveries, process purchase orders, and keep the warehouse and counter tidy as part of a friendly team.

The ideal candidate has experience in electrical wholesale trade counters, is physically capable for warehouse duties, and proficient with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in trade counter sales within the electrical wholesale industry.
• Physically fit, there will be heavy lifting involved in the warehouse work.
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
• Customer-focused with a proactive and positive attitude.
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• A genuine team player with a desire to get the job done.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers at the trade counter.
• Assisting with receipt of deliveries.
• Managing customer terms and processing purchase orders.
• Using internal systems for orders, enquiries, picking notes, and back orders.
• Keeping the warehouse and trade counter organised.

Skills

Trade counter sales

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Team player

Heavy lifting

Tools

Internal order systems

Job description

Ref: CH007

Vacancy - Trade Counter Sales Assistant / Warehouse Assistant

Location - Smethwick, Birmingham

Industry - Lighting and Electrical Wholesaler

Working Hours - Monday to Friday - with weekend hours being negotiable

Salary - Up to circa £32K negotiable + bonuses

Rhodium Consulting is working with a successful and growing lighting and electrical distributor to recruit a trade counter sales / warehouse assistant to join their team.

What’s in It for You?

• Up to £32K salary (negotiable based on hours and experience)
• Performance-related bonuses
• Monday to Friday working with weekend hours negotiable
• A friendly, supportive, and hardworking team environment

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Serving customers at the trade counter
• Assisting with receipt of deliveries
• Managing customer terms and processing purchase orders
• Using internal systems for orders, enquiries, picking notes, and back orders
• Keeping the warehouse and trade counter organised

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in trade counter sales within the electrical wholesale industry
• Physically fit, there will be heavy lifting involved in the warehouse work
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office)
• Customer-focused with a proactive and positive attitude
• Ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
• A genuine team player with a desire to get the job done

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are:

• Reliable, committed, and self-motivated
• Ambitious and keen to learn and grow
• Friendly, enthusiastic, and solution-oriented
• Experienced in internal sales or looking to progress from a trade counter role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solid understanding of the electrical wholesale industry who wants to make a real impact and be part of a winning team.

All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.