Trade Counter Salesperson

MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED · Bristol, South West

Trade Counter Salesperson at MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED, based in Bristol, South West. This is a part-time role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bristol, South West
Contract
Part-time
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
28 Aug 2026
Sector
Sales Assistant

Reference https://midlandpersonnel.uk/job/trade-counter-salesperson/

About the role

Trade Counter Salesperson – Backwell, Bristol

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Trade Counter Salesperson to join our well-established client based in Backwell, Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity offering part-time hours, weekly pay, and the opportunity to develop your experience within a supportive and professional environment.

This role would suit candidates with experience as a Trade Counter Salesperson, Trade Counter Assistant, Sales Assistant, Customer Service Advisor, Timber Merchant Assistant, Builders Merchant Assistant, Retail Sales Assistant, or Branch Assistant.

Shifts

 • Monday, Tuesday and Friday
 • 6 hours per day
 • Occasional Saturdays may be required during the winter months

Rates of Pay

 • £12.71 per hour

Benefits

As a Trade Counter Salesperson, you will receive:

 • Weekly pay
 • Supportive and professional working environment
 • Opportunity to develop experience and skills
 • Part-time working pattern

Day-to-Day Duties

As a Trade Counter Salesperson, your duties will include (but are not limited to):

 • Serving customers and providing exceptional customer service
 • Handling transactions accurately and professionally
 • Dealing with email and telephone enquiries
 • Resolving customer queries efficiently
 • Supporting stock control and replenishment activities
 • Assisting with the sale of timber and building products
 • Ensuring the store remains clean, organised, and visually appealing
 • Maintaining excellent product knowledge and promoting products where appropriate

Essential Skills

To be successful as a Trade Counter Salesperson, you will need:

 • Previous experience within a trade counter, timber merchant, or builders merchant environment is preferred
 • Knowledge of timber products is desirable
 • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 • Good numeracy skills
 • Confident, professional, and well-presented manner
 • Excellent attention to detail
 • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
 • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

Desirable Experience

 • Previous sales experience within a merchant or retail environment
 • Experience using stock control or till systems

Training Provided

 • Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Trade Counter Salesperson, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any

Reference: https://midlandpersonnel.uk/job/trade-counter-salesperson/ · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via MIDLAND PERSONNEL LIMITED

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