Overview
Reference: TCWD5
Salary: £31,000 – £36,000/annum
Job Location: United Kingdom – England – East of England – Hertfordshire – Watford
Job Type: Permanent
Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Interaction Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Trade Counter Sales candidate from a builders merchant background to join their busy client in Watford on a full-time permanent basis. This role is working Monday to Friday 07:00 to 16:30 and Saturday 07:00 to 10:30.
Responsibilities
- serving customers over the trade counter
- liaising with customers and suppliers via phone and email
- sending quotes
- assisting in the yard - picking orders, serving customers & loading vehicles
- processing orders
- building rapport with existing and new customers
- bringing on new business and lapsed customers
- supporting yard / back office staff
- providing product knowledge to customers
Qualifications
- previous trade counter experience
- previous experience working in a builders merchant
- confident facing customers
- strong numerical skills to work out margins and product quantities
- computer literate
- able to work Monday to Saturday
- local to Watford or able to commute easily
- good telephone manner
Trade Counter Sales - Builders Merchant in Waterford employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
