Current Vacancy:
Building Counter Sales Person - Whitehaven
Hours: 43.5 Hours Per Week / Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 15th October 2025
About Us:
We're a growing family-run independent Builders' and Plumbers' Merchant with over 160 years' experience in the supply of building materials to local tradespeople, businesses, and DIY customers across our network of 37 branches in the north of England and online.
Our success is down to our exceptional people and family values, providing our customers with a 5-star service and expert advice. As one of the "1000 UK companies to inspire" for 2 years, we are committed to investing in our employees. We'll support you in your training and development throughout your career with us.
What you'll be doing:
As a Counter Sales Person on our building counter you will be a key member of our Whitehaven Branch. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a solid background in sales.
You should be able to demonstrate how you can build effective working relationships with customers in order to understand their requirements and ensure the correct products are supplied. Experience in the industry is preferred, however full training will be given.
You should also be able to show us how you use initiative to identify sales opportunities and offer advice and solutions to customers, thus maximising profitable sales and margin.
What we can offer:
We know that our colleagues are our greatest strength, so we've created a benefits package that means we attract the best candidates. From a competitive salary, enhanced holiday, endless training options, staff discount and our annual profit share, all of which are available to all our permanent employees.
* Profit share
* Company social events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced holidays
* Generous staff discount
* Life insurance
* Training courses
* Free on-site parking
How to apply:
Please send your CV with a cover email to our HR team via Indeed
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Experience:
* Builders Merchant: 2 years (preferred)
* Sales: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/10/2025