Trade Counter Assistant (JN -112025-15729) Portsmouth, England

Salary: GBP15 - GBP15 per hour + parking

The Best Connection are currently seeking a Trade Counter Assistant to work for our busy client based in Portsmouth.

 

Duties to include but not limited to:
  • Customer Service & Sales: Greet trade customers face-to-face and over the phone, understand project needs, and sell relevant products or solutions.
  • Quotes & Orders: Process sales orders, draw up pricing quotes, and manage customer delivery or collection expectations. 
  • Account & Lead Management: Build rapport with local builders and contractors, and manage account bases.
  • Stock & Warehouse Support: Maintain trade counter displays, check inventory levels, process stock, and assist in the warehouse or yard when busy. 
  • Administrative & Safety Duties: Handle till and card transactions, record sales data accurately, and keep the counter clean and compliant with health and safety standards. 

 

    Required Skills & Qualifications
    • Experience: Background in retail, customer service, and a trade/building sector.
    • Communication: Friendly, confident communicator who can give practical technical advice to tradespeople.
    • Organisation: Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage a busy workload.
    • IT Skills: Basic computer literacy to handle point-of-sale systems and stock databases.

     

    Working hours are Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1700. 

     

    Pay rate is £15 per hour, paid weekly in arrears. 

     

    If interested, please apply today or call Erin or Cameron!