Trade Counter/ Yard Operative £17k - £23k

Here at Axiom, we are currently seeking an Experienced Trade Counter Sales and Yard Operative for one of our clients based in the Lewisham area. The company is a Builders Merchants with sites Nationwide and a very good reputation in the industry. This is a permanent role and the hours will be 7am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday and 7.30am - 11.30pm on a Saturday (for the first 12 weeks it will be every Saturday but after this, it will be 1 in 3 Saturdays). The salary will be £17000 - £23000 dependent on experience. The successful candidate will have; - Experience in a Trade Counter role - Experience in sales over the phone - Strong communication skills over the phone and face to face - Sales and customer service experience - Product knowledge within the construction industry - Yard Operative experience - Counterbalance Forklift License ideal but not essential - Happy to get involved regularly in the yard and warehouse work which is hands on - Computer Literate Strong Command of the English Language - both written and verbal Responsibilities; - Serving customers and building strong relationships with them in order to generate sales - Providing customers with quotations and advice - Using your initiative to generate sales through customer contacts - Liaising with drivers and the warehouse regarding deliveries to ensure all is running smoothly - Getting involved with the physical work in the Yard and Warehouse on a regular basis - Using the system to locate products and create a quotations - Effectively working in a team and solely when the need arises