Trade Counter Assistant/Driver

FEM Logistics; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trade Counter Assistant/Driver to join their dynamic team. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the chance to earn a bonus, while providing exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets. You will be involved in hands-on operations, from trade counter sales to delivering products, all while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. With a strong emphasis on work/life balance, this role includes benefits like a free healthcare plan, generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression. Join a team that values its people and offers a supportive environment for growth.

Benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance (3x Salary)

High Street Discounts

Staff Discount

25 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague Referral Programme

Company Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service and achieving sales targets.
• Confident IT user with experience in MS Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for trade counter sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Picking, loading, and delivering products to customers.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Target Achievement

Organizational Skills

Driving License

IT Skills (MS Office, SAP)

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

ROLE: Trade Counter Assistant / Driver
HOURS: 44 per Week - Permanent Role
SALARY: £26,698 basic salary per year
BONUS/OTE: Realistic total earning potential of up to £30,298 per year
BENEFITS: Healthcare Cash Plan, 3x Salary Life Assurance, High Street Discounts, Staff Discount
BASE: Site Based

Eurocell are a stock market listed Plc and the market leader for uPVC products within the building industry. We know that our people are our greatest asset, we are successful, dynamic, ambitious and looking for great team players to grow with us.

Our Trade Branch Network roles offer a host of benefits, unlike many other Trade Networks. We are working hard to support your work/life balance in the following ways:

• We have a Christmas shutdown period
• We only work occasional Saturdays, on a rota basis
• We don't open our branches on Sundays
• Our branches close at 4:30pm during the week, we support your work/life balance!
• We offer a FREE Healthcare plan for all our employees
• Exceptional monthly Branch Bonus Industry leading induction and training programmes
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career
• Our Trade Branch Network offers genuine opportunities to make a difference, and provides many exciting career pathways within Eurocell.

WHAT OUR TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS DO:

• Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations
• Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers
• Picking, loading and delivering products to customers via Eurocell's 3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vans
• Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle clean
• Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in full
• Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures
• Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved
• Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships
• Assist with the delivery of branch operations
• Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required
• Maintain branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS:

• Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets
• A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers
• A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happy
• Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative
• Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAP
• A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage
• Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage
• Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone
• Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS:

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary of £26,698 per year Pro-Rata
• An excellent monthly bonus scheme, which added to your salary would be up to £30,298 per year Pro-Rata
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year
• Free Healthcare plan for all employees
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit
• Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual Salary Christmas shutdown
• Option to join the Eurocell Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company success
• Company Pension Plan
• Employee discount on Eurocell products
• Discounts across many well-known online and high street retailers
• A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development
• Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it
• Colleague Referral Programme; we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
• Excellent opportunities to grow with us, and progress your career

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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