Retail Assistant jobs in United Kingdom
Counter Sales Assistant
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Counter Sales Assistant
Job summary
A leading builders' merchants in Pembroke Dock is seeking a Counter Sales Assistant to provide exceptional customer service and process sales. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and assist with stock control and merchandising. A friendly attitude and teamwork skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary, profit share, and formal training opportunities.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Friendly, helpful attitude required for customer interactions.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude towards customer service is essential.
Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent face-to-face and telephone customer service.
- Assist customers with sales and product advice.
- Process transactions accurately.
Skills
We are currently looking for a Counter Sales Assistant to join our team at Talbot Timber Merchants. This is a hands‑on role where you will be at the heart of the action – helping customers, handling products, and keeping everything running smoothly.
- Deliver excellent face‑to‑face and telephone customer service.
- Assist customers with sales, enquiries, and product advice.
- Process transactions accurately for both account and cash sales.
- Keep shelves replenished and stock well presented.
- Pick and prepare orders for collection or delivery.
- Help unload supplier vehicles and check goods received.
- Maintain high standards of health & safety and housekeeping.
- Assist with stock control, including regular stock takes.
- Support merchandising and store layout when required.
- Friendly, helpful, and customer‑focused.
- Thrives in a fast‑paced environment where every day is different.
- Positive attitude and commitment to great customer service.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Previous experience in retail, builders' merchants, or a trade counter environment is an advantage, but not essential.
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme
- Online discount portal—including money off retail brands and holidays
- Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP
- Staff discount scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Formal training and career progression opportunities
Average of 40.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 7:30 am – 4:30 pm, plus every other Saturday morning from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm.
Salary: NMW.
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