Trade Counter Assistant

My Stock Market listed PLC client is currently seeking a Trade Counter Assistant for their busy, thriving Branch located in Taunton. Previous experience working on a busy Trade Counter is NOT necessary as they will provide a great deal of training for the right person. We are more focused on speaking to candidates with the following attributes: * Cash Handling Experience * Great levels of Customer Service * Motivated and enthusiastic * Customer Facing Experience – dealing with people face-to-face * Good knowledge of IT * A driving license is ESSENTIAL, as a part of the role may involve delivering customers goods locally. * An FLT License would be beneficial, however not essential. As specialists within their sector, they have a Trade Counter Network of around 250+ branches and have experienced a huge amount of growth in recent years. They are extremely keen on promoting from within and there is a great deal of scope with this position to advance through the business to Supervisor, Branch Manager and beyond! Day to Day Duties will include: * Supporting the Supervisor and Branch Manager in achieving sales targets for the Trade Counter. * Route planning, safe driving and keeping the company vehicle clean and tidy. * Picking and loading products ready for delivery. * Provide excellent levels of Customer Service whilst supporting new and existing customers. * Maintaining Branch standards in line with Health & Safety. * Stock management, Warehousing duties as well as front of house operations. What’s on Offer: * A starting Salary of £26,698 per annum * A realistic and achievable Monthly Bonus giving an OTE of £32,968 per annum * 33 days annual leave * Company Pension Plan and Life Assurance * Discounts across a wide range of goods * Ongoing career development and training * Christmas shutdown period * Only working occasional Saturdays, on a rota basis and they don\’t open the branches on Sundays * Their branches close at 4:30pm during the week, our client supports your work/life balance! * FREE Healthcare plan for all their employees * Enhanced Maternity and Paternity benefit * An excellent monthly bonus scheme * Colleague Referral Programme; they pay you for successfully referring people to join the team * Care First Employee Assistance Programme, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for confidential support and advice, if and when you need it Hours of work will be flexible days throughout the week covering 44 hours per week on a rota