Trade Counter Asistant Permanent

Our client is one the UK’s leading carpet and hard flooring distributors they are opening a brand new trade centre in York.

The company are renowned for their first class training programmes and have a clear path for people wanting to climb the ladder and progress within their career.

You will be part of the brand new store opening in York and will oversee its smooth opening, running and day to day operations of the store.

The Trade Centre will only be open Monday to Friday 7.30am – 16.30pm so no weekends involved if you secure this role!

The company are open to seeing anyone from a trade counter back ground, so whether you have a background in construction, carpets, flooring, electrical or plumbing… we want to hear from you!

Key Accountabilities include;

–              Contributing to sales targets and KPIs.

–              Ensuring customers are served efficiently and correctly.

–              Providing courteous service and expert advice to customers.

–              Conducting inventory checks, placing stock orders, and replenishing shelf stock.

–              Receiving goods in, and maintaining a professional relationship with drivers

–              Ensuring the warehouse and trade area is clean, tidy and safe at all times.

–              Keeping the trade counter secure, opening and closing the site and acting as key holder when required.

–              Ensuring health & safety requirements are always maintained when on site.

–              Maintaining good relationships with suppliers.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications;

ESSENTIAL:

–      Computer / keyboard skills and ability to learn sales and ordering systems operation

–      Experience working in a trade, warehouse or retail operations environment

–      Good verbal communication skills.

–      Ability to build relationships.

–      Good team working skills.

–      Attention to detail and good standards.

–      Manual handling skills.

–      No formal qualifications required.

DESIRABLE:

–      Forklift experience

–      Experience working with customers.

–      Sales experience

–      Good with numbers and words.

–      Forklift License.

–      Manual handling certificate.

–      Full UK driving licence.

If you think you have the above skills and qualities, please apply today with your most up to date CV to chat with one of our consultants within 24 hours!