Internal Sales (Trade Counter)

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VANRATH have partnered with a well-established and growing supplier within the construction supplies sector across Northern Ireland. The organisation is looking to recruit an Internal Sales Representative for their trade counter serving the construction industry.

The successful candidate will work within the company's Belfast branch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused individual to join a busy and supportive team environment. If you have experience in customer service or sales and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this could be a great fit for you – This role is full-time and permanent.

Salary:

~£27,000 + commission (£30,000 – £32,400 OTE)

Responsibilities:

Bringing together a passion for customer service and a proactive approach to sales, you will take personal responsibility for:

  • Providing a warm and professional welcome to all customers at the trade counter.
  • Taking the time to understand customer needs and offering appropriate product advice.
  • Processing transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, including handling payments and issuing receipts.
  • Identifying opportunities to upsell additional products and maximise sales.
  • Maintaining an organised, clean and well-stocked trade counter area.
  • Monitoring stock levels and replenishing shelves as required, escalating low stock levels to management.
  • Handling customer enquiries both in person and over the phone in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Processing customer orders for collection.
  • Supporting colleagues during busy periods to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
  • Assisting with general warehouse duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer-facing or sales-led environment.
  • You will be self-motivated with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • A good KPI-focused sales background
  • Basic numeracy skills and attention to detail are essential for handling transactions accurately.
  • You will be confident in upselling products in a helpful and consultative manner.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team is key.

Check out some of your candidate feedback-

''I would highly recommend Vanrath. Very friendly and helpful staff. They very informative and kept me up to date throughout the interview process and answered any questions I had.''

''I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn't recommend enough.''

''The team at VANRATH were extremely helpful in helping me find my new role. They kept me up to date on my application and provided excellent advice throughout the interview process. Overall the process could not have gone smoother or any quicker and I would definitely recommend reaching out to them if you are on the lookout for a new role.''

Skills:
Sales Sales Representative Sales Consultant Construction Trade Counter

Benefits:
Uncapped earnings potential discounts


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Company: VANRATH
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

VANRATH have partnered with a well-established and growing supplier within the construction supplies sector across Northern Ireland. The organisation is looking to recruit an Internal Sales Representative for their trade counter serving the construction industry.

The successful candidate will work within the company’s Belfast branch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused individual to join a busy and supportive team environment. If you have experience in customer service or sales and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this could be a great fit for you – This role is full-time and permanent.

Salary:

~£27,000 + commission (£30,000 – £32,400 OTE)

Responsibilities:

Bringing together a passion for customer service and a proactive approach to sales, you will take personal responsibility for:

  • Providing a warm and professional welcome to all customers at the trade counter.
  • Taking the time to understand customer needs and offering appropriate product advice.
  • Processing transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, including handling payments and issuing receipts.
  • Identifying opportunities to upsell additional products and maximise sales.
  • Maintaining an organised, clean and well-stocked trade counter area.
  • Monitoring stock levels and replenishing shelves as required, escalating low stock levels to management.
  • Handling customer enquiries both in person and over the phone in a courteous and efficient manner.
  • Processing customer orders for collection.
  • Supporting colleagues during busy periods to ensure a smooth and efficient service.
  • Assisting with general warehouse duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer-facing or sales-led environment.
  • You will be self-motivated with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • A good KPI-focused sales background
  • Basic numeracy skills and attention to detail are essential for handling transactions accurately.
  • You will be confident in upselling products in a helpful and consultative manner.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to support the wider team is key.

Check out some of your candidate feedback-

”I would highly recommend Vanrath. Very friendly and helpful staff. They very informative and kept me up to date throughout the interview process and answered any questions I had.”

”I was contacted by VANRATH in regards to a job I had applied for. They were extremely helpful and gave me a number of positions to apply for. They had interviews set up in a number of hours and I secured a position within days. They kept we well informed throughout the process and has continued to touch base after I have started my new role. Couldn’t recommend enough.”

”The team at VANRATH were extremely helpful in helping me find my new role. They kept me up to date on my application and provided excellent advice throughout the interview process. Overall the process could not have gone smoother or any quicker and I would definitely recommend reaching out to them if you are on the lookout for a new role.”

Skills:Sales Sales Representative Sales Consultant Construction Trade Counter

Benefits:Uncapped earnings potential discounts

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Posted: May 12th, 2026