Trade Counter Sales

Sigmar Recruitment; Cavan; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Uncapped Commission

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a proactive Trade Counter Assistant for an established plumbing and heating supplier in Ireland. You will serve customers, handle orders, prepare quotations and maintain product knowledge across plumbing, heating, bathroom, and related products.

You’ll oversee stock control, deliveries, and showroom presentation, with training provided. The role offers 38-45K salary, uncapped commission and a pension, with a strong emphasis on delivering excellent customer service

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plumbing/heating supplies, builders’ merchants, or similar trade environments.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good computer and order-processing abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Positive, hardworking attitude, ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full product knowledge is an advantage, but training will be provided to the right person.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers professionally and efficiently at the trade counter.
• Processing customer orders, purchase orders, and handling sales enquiries.
• Preparing quotations and following up on customer requirements.
• Maintaining product knowledge across plumbing, heating, bathroom, and related products (comprehensive training provided if required).
• Overseeing stock control, carrying out stock checks, and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Receiving deliveries, checking incoming goods, picking, packing, and preparing customer orders.
• Organising and keeping the warehouse, stock areas, showroom, and counter clean and presentable.
• Assisting with deliveries and collections as needed, helping with stock replenishment, and supporting general daily branch operations.
• Collaborating with the sales team and management to consistently deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Order processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

About Your New Employer

A leading supplier of plumbing and heating products in Ireland, this organisation offers a wide selection of quality products, including pipes, fittings, valves, pumps, and bathroom accessories from top brands. With a focus on reliable service, competitive pricing, and expert advice, they help customers find the right solutions for projects of all sizes.

About Your New Job on the trade counter

• Serving customers professionally and efficiently at the trade counter.
• Processing customer orders, purchase orders, and handling sales enquiries.
• Preparing quotations and following up on customer requirements.
• Maintaining product knowledge across plumbing, heating, bathroom, and related products (comprehensive training provided if required).
• Overseeing stock control, carrying out stock checks, and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
• Receiving deliveries, checking incoming goods, picking, packing, and preparing customer orders.
• Organising and keeping the warehouse, stock areas, showroom, and counter clean and presentable.
• Assisting with deliveries and collections as needed, helping with stock replenishment, and supporting general daily branch operations.
• Collaborating with the sales team and management to consistently deliver excellent customer service.

What Skills You Need

• Previous experience in plumbing/heating supplies, builders’ merchants, or similar trade environments.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good computer and order-processing abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Positive, hardworking attitude, ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Full product knowledge is an advantage, but training will be provided to the right person.

What’s on Offer

• 38-45K (Depending on experience)
• Uncapped Commission
• Pension