Trade Counter Sales, Kilkenny

Rexel/Kellihers Electrical is a worldwide expert in distributing electric and energy-efficient products and services. Our goal is to provide smart electrical solutions that improve the comfort, safety and security of our customers’ homes, businesses, and industries.  

We are currently recruiting a Trade Counter Sales person for our branch in Kilkenny. You’ll join a busy, supportive team. The role is customer-focused and ideal for someone who thrives on helping professionals find the right products quickly and accurately. Driving license is required.

Role Purpose:

To provide product knowledge of electrical products along with an excellent customer service.

Key Accountabilities:

• Respond to sales enquiries either by phone or over the counter, provide advice, information, quotations and ensure maximum level of sales and margin.
• Offer alternative products, up-sell where possible, promote own brands and cross brand sales.
• Stay updated with product knowledge and branch costs and targets.
• Taking orders and preparing them.
• Purchasing from MRP within the branch.
• Involvement in all aspects of the business on site.
• Other ad hoc duties.

Essential experience:

• Sales experience essential.
• Electrical Wholesale experience and electrical product knowledge is an advantage.
• Experience with operating a forklift is an advantage.
• Driver B license

Technical / Functional skills:

• Customer focused and results driven.
• Must be able to demonstrate good organisation and time management skills.
• Good attention to detail and be able to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Strong communication skills to deal on a regular basis with colleagues and customers.
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills ( Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.

Key Contacts:

• Customers
• Branch Manager
• Branch colleagues

Job Type:

• Permanent
• Full Time

Benefits:

• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company Events
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• Store discount

At Rexel we welcome people from all backgrounds with diverse perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.