Hardware Trade Counter Specialist – Builders Merchant

Optimize Recruitment; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimize Recruitment is seeking a Trade Counter Salesperson for a Mullinahone, Tipperary hardware store. The role focuses on delivering excellent service, product knowledge, and driving sales while working independently.

The ideal candidate has Builders Merchant experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to customer and team support. This full-time position emphasizes accurate tills, stock control, and maintaining a clean, safe shop environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in building supplies or hardware preferred.
• Strong communication and rapport with customers.
• Ability to work on own initiative and stay motivated.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist every customer entering the store.
• Suggest suitable items to customers.
• Maintain a friendly, positive attitude throughout.
• Keep product knowledge up to date.
• Encourage and support team members.
• Operate tills per company procedures.
• Process cash, cards and cheques accurately.
• Ensure tills are precise and balanced.
• Process sales quickly and efficiently.
• Keep store clean and tidy at all times.
• Keep stockroom and staff room neat.
• Sort and put away deliveries correctly.
• Ensure prices are accurate at all times.
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Perform duties with enthusiasm and cheerfulness.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Sales

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Optimize Recruitment is seeking a Trade Counter Salesperson for a Mullinahone, Tipperary hardware store. The role focuses on delivering excellent service, product knowledge, and driving sales while working independently.

The ideal candidate has Builders Merchant experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to customer and team support. This full-time position emphasizes accurate tills, stock control, and maintaining a clean, safe shop environment.