Trade Counter Assistant
Job Description
Are you looking for a stable and secure Trade Assistant role with a company that can help you develop your skills, on a part time or full time basis? Join Headlam, the UK’s largest flooring distributor, and get generous annual leave, colleague discount and much more.
We are open to both part time and full time applicants.
You Will
Contribute to sales targets and KPIs and ensure customers are served efficiently and correctly
Provide courteous service and expert advice to customers
Conduct inventory checks, placing stock orders, and replenishing shelf stock
Receive goods in and maintain a professional relationship with drivers.
About you:
Computer/keyboard skills and ability to learn sales and ordering systems operation
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to build relationships
Good team working skills.
Benefits:
No weekends or bank holidays
25 days + bank holidays
Forklift training and licence paid by Headlam
Colleague discount
Cycle2Work scheme
Access to our benefits platform, offering a variety of high street discounts
Christmas shutdown
Annual pay review
Bonus Scheme eligibility
Generous pension scheme
EAP – 24/7 helpline available for professional and confidential advice
Life Assurance
1 paid volunteering day each year
Eligibility for “Refer a Friend” scheme - £350 per referral
About Us:
We source, develop and distribute top-quality floorcoverings – including carpet, vinyl, LVT, laminate and accessories – through strong partnerships with trusted manufacturers and producers.
We are the go-to partner for tradespeople, housebuilders, retailers, contractors, architects and specifiers.
This is a place where you’ll be encouraged to grow, supported to succeed, and recognised for what you bring. And with opportunities across the UK – there could be something just right for you.
Start your next chapter with us — and see where it can take you.
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Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Application question(s):
Please specify if you are open to a full time or part time position
Experience:
Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
customer service: 1 year (preferred)
trade or operations: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
