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!