Brooks has been an institution in the Irish construction industry since its inception in the late 1700’s to today and are recognised as one of the leading Timber and builders’ merchant in the Republic of Ireland. Brooks has grown by developing a product offering in harmony with customer needs and by its customer-focused approach.
Following the acquisition of the Brooks Group by the Murdock Builders Merchants Group in August 2021, the Group now operates from a combined 25 locations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland and is now the 2nd largest builders merchanting group on the island of Ireland.
We value both our customers and our employees and our business is built on offering consistently excellent customer service by well-trained and knowledgeable staff.
We wish to recruit a Trade Counter Assistant who will play a fundamental role providing excellent customer service in the Bluebell area. This is a customer facing role, providing an outstanding level of service at our Trade Counter and over the phone and maximising sales at every opportunity. As part of the branch team, this is an excellent role for the right person to develop their skills and experience within our industry.
This role will include:
- Providing excellent customer service at our busy Trade Counter maintaining high company standards
- Assisting customers/potential customers on their product selection detailing benefits/technical features of products
- Cash handling and operation of our in-house stock system.
- Assisting the Shop Manager with merchandising and keeping the shop at the highest standards of health and safety and cleanliness.
- Maintaining effective communications with our suppliers regarding the sourcing and delivery of products.
- Providing support to our Internal Sales Team and External Sales Team
Criteria:
- Previous experience of providing excellent face to face customer service within a Retail/Sales/Trade Counter environment essential
- Good knowledge of Building Materials/products or willingness to learn
- Excellent teamwork and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Proficient in the use of IT and have good computer literacy
- Reliable and punctual
Benefits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Competitive Salary
- Staff Training
- Staff Discount
- Long Service Leave and Recognition
Closing date: Friday 29th August 2025
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Trade Counter in Builders Merchants: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person