Trade Counter Sales Specialist — Building & DIY

Excel Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Staff Discount

No Sundays

Some Saturdays off

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Building Trade Counter Sales Assistant for a new store in Abbeyleix, Laois. You will welcome customers, provide expert product advice on building and construction supplies, and process orders in-store, by phone, and via email.

You will also support stock control and maintain a clean, well-stocked counter. The right candidate is sales-driven, bubbly and customer-focused, with a willingness to deliver top-class service.

Qualifications

• Experience in building trade sales or similar role preferred.
• Ability to advise on building materials and DIY products.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist customers at the trade counter with product advice.
• Process orders in-store, by phone and via email.
• Upsell and cross-sell products to maximise sales.
• Prepare quotes and follow up on enquiries.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure the counter is well presented.
• Liaise with warehouse team to ensure timely fulfilment.
• Resolve customer queries professionally and promptly.

Skills

Sales driven

Customer focus

Building products knowledge

Retail experience

Job description

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Building Trade Counter Sales Assistant for a new store in Abbeyleix, Laois. You will welcome customers, provide expert product advice on building and construction supplies, and process orders in-store, by phone, and via email.

You will also support stock control and maintain a clean, well-stocked counter. The right candidate is sales-driven, bubbly and customer-focused, with a willingness to deliver top-class service.