Trade Counter Sales Assistant

FRS Recruitment ·www.frsrecruitment.com

Location Cork, Republic of Ireland
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Trade Counter Sales Assistant – Cork

Permanent | Monday–Friday | 7am–4pm

FRS Recruitment is recruiting a Trade Counter Sales Assistant for a well-established and growing supplier to the construction and building materials sector in Cork.

This is primarily a trade counter and sales role – approximately 65% sales/customer focused and 35% warehouse.

You’ll be dealing directly with trade customers, taking and processing orders, handling sales enquiries and supporting the wider sales team. You’ll also get involved in the warehouse when required, including preparing orders and customer collections.

The Role

  • Trade counter sales and customer service

  • Meet and deal directly with trade customers

  • Handle sales enquiries by phone and email

  • Take and process customer orders

  • Build relationships with regular customers

  • Support the external sales team

  • Assist with stock control and sales administration

  • Pick and prepare orders for collection and delivery

  • Load and unload deliveries

  • Support customer collections

  • Operate counterbalance and high-reach forklifts

What We’re Looking For

You’ll ideally have experience in trade counter sales, builders merchants, construction supplies, hardware, roofing, plumbing/heating or building materials.

You should be:

  • Confident dealing directly with customers

  • Commercially minded with a good sales approach

  • Comfortable taking and processing orders

  • A strong communicator

  • Happy working across both the trade counter and warehouse

  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

  • Comfortable with a 7am start

Current counterbalance and high-reach forklift licences are required.

What’s On Offer

  • Permanent position

  • Monday to Friday working week

  • 7am–4pm hours

  • 24 days annual leave

  • Performance-related bonus opportunity

  • Company pension scheme

  • Health insurance scheme

  • Genuine opportunity to progress into field sales or management

This is a great opportunity for someone with a trade counter or construction supply background who enjoys dealing with customers and wants to join a busy, sales-focused business with long-term progression opportunities.

Apply today through FRS Recruitment for more information.

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Who is hiring for the Trade Counter Sales Assistant role?
FRS Recruitment is hiring for the Trade Counter Sales Assistant position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Trade Counter Sales Assistant job located?
The Trade Counter Sales Assistant role with FRS Recruitment is based in Cork, US.
Is the Trade Counter Sales Assistant role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at FRS Recruitment.
What experience level is the Trade Counter Sales Assistant role?
The Trade Counter Sales Assistant position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Trade Counter Sales Assistant role at FRS Recruitment?
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