Trade Counter Sales Pro – Hardware (Every 2nd Saturday)

FRS Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking a Trade Counter Assistant for a hardware retailer in Laois. You will greet trade professionals, builders and customers, provide product advice, and process sales at the busy counter.

Ideal candidates will have hardware knowledge, strong customer service skills, and experience with EPOS systems. The role is 5 days a week with every second Saturday, based in Rathdowney with a move to Abbeyleix.

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a busy trade counter or hardware/store environment.
• Knowledge of building materials and hardware products.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work five days per week including every second Saturday.
• Proficient with EPOS systems and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service at the trade counter, answering queries, quoting prices, and processing sales orders efficiently.
• Ensure the trade counter and showroom areas are well-stocked, clean, visually appealing, and stocked with the latest product displays.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for collection or local delivery, coordinating with warehouse and logistics.
• Build a strong understanding of hardware, tools, plumbing, and building supplies to provide accurate recommendations.

Skills

Trade counter experience

Customer service

Hardware knowledge

Building materials

Tools

EPOS systems

Job description

FRS Recruitment is seeking a Trade Counter Assistant for a hardware retailer in Laois. You will greet trade professionals, builders and customers, provide product advice, and process sales at the busy counter.

Ideal candidates will have hardware knowledge, strong customer service skills, and experience with EPOS systems. The role is 5 days a week with every second Saturday, based in Rathdowney with a move to Abbeyleix.