Trade Counter Supervisor


Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Trade Counter Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of a busy Belfast branch. The successful candidate will bring strong trade counter experience, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced trade environment, supporting branch performance through operational, sales, and team leadership responsibilities. About the role: Competitive salary Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 5pm) Friday (8.30am - 4pm) Permanent role

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Branch Manager in the daily operations of the branch.
  • Ensure the trade counter operates efficiently and professionally at all times.
  • Support stock control, ordering, goods in/out, and inventory accuracy.
  • Provide expert advice and service to trade and retail customers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local contractors and trade professionals.
  • Drive counter sales and upsell where appropriate.
  • Supervise and support trade counter and warehouse staff.
  • Support achievement of sales and margin targets.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Proven experience working on a trade counter (tools, hardware, construction supplies or similar).
  • Strong knowledge of hand tools, power tools, fixings, and site consumables.
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Experience supervising or leading a small team.
  • Good IT skills (EPOS systems, stock systems, Microsoft Office).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced trade environment.

Vacancy ID
1773646
Job ref.
36889
Job Sector
Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing,Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
Area
Belfast
Location
Belfast
Salary
Competitive salary, to be confirmed.
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
37
Published date
04/06/2026
Closing date
04/07/2026
Worktime
Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 5pm), Friday (8.30am - 4pm)

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