Trade Counter Assistant Manager

One of the UKs leading suppliers of commercial finishing material, offering a wide range of High-End trade and retail products. The company has been operating for over 25 years'' and has grown into a national well recognised brand within their field. The right Trade Counter Assistant Manager will be joining a company passionate about its people with great benefits and Family friendly ethos.

As the Trade Counter Assistant Manager your role will be to support the Showroom Manager and the team in their day-to-day operations to continue the promotion of all products to meet the customer requirements and expectations whilst ensuring service levels are maintained to the highest standards.

Key skills and responsibilities of the Role;

To offer an exceptional standard of customer service to both retail and trade customers
Ensure that all leads are followed up and closed
Effectively develop and build sales within the showroom market
To assist in the showroom layout, merchandising and general appearance.
Keeping the product mix up to date, continually evolving and current
Ensure the products are priced using standard pricing formulas
To build knowledge of the immediate market trends and ideas that influences store merchandising and operation
Ensure the specific Health and Safety standards are maintained
Carry out further tasks as may from time to time be delegated to you by your manager
Flexibility is required for weekend working and holiday/sickness cover
The Trade Counter Assistant Manager will be;

Highly motivated self-starter with a positive, professional attitude, strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Ability and drive to hit targets
Clear and positive communicator with good leadership and influencing skills
Relevant experience with face-to-face Customer/ trade sales in a similar environment or possesses the underlying traits to fulfil this role.
Evidence of strong analytical and numerical skills and strategic thinking
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, to motivate and encourage team members. To deal effectively with internal and external contacts ranging from executive to administrative levels.
To produce effective summaries and reports as required.

High degree of personal integrity and professional accountability
Excellent verbal and written English
Knowledge of other languages are an advantage, but not essential

The Trade Counter Assistant Manager will receive:

£24,000 - £25,000, dependant on experience

Quarterly Commission Bonus

Early Finish on Fridays

21 days holiday

Free on-site Parking

Pension scheme

If you are interested in the Trade Counter Assistant Manager opportunity, please apply or get in touch with Amy Hunter at the Hagley Court Pertemps Office in Birmingham