Do you want a trades and retail role that is interesting and with sociable working hours?My client is looking for a Trade Counter Assistant/Driver for their Bournemouth Branch.The successful candidate will have retail, trades or construction experience with a focus on customer support, communication and interpersonal skills are high on the agenda, along with the ability to effectively organise workload to meet deadlines, whilst having the flexibility to address more urgent matters when required.You will be working as part of a small committed team in an interesting, growing and topical marketplace. We pride ourselves on the service that we supply to our customers.THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENSEJob description: Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operationsResponsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customersProvide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customersPicking, loading and delivering products to customers3.5 tonne flatbed trucks and LWB vansResponsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle clean Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in full Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and proceduresEnsure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achievedSupport the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationshipsAssist with the delivery of branch operationsProvide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as requiredMaintaining branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale Person specification: Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targetsA hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customersA commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happy Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiativeConfident IT user, with experience of MS Office and industry standard software eg SAPA full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantagePrevious branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantageComfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, aloneExperience within a similar role ideally in a trade / builders merchant /retail, glazing or uPVC environment could be a distinct advantage Benefits: You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary of GBP24440 per yearAn excellent monthly bonus scheme to take you above GBP27800 per annum33 days holiday (including statutory holidays)Free Life Assurance Plan of 3x your Annual SalaryOption to join the Share Save Scheme at discounted rates, and share in our company successCompany Pension PlanEmployee discount on productsDiscounts across many well-known online and high street retailers A blend of training, including e-learning and on the job training to help your career development