Due to continued growth, EWL Electric Cork is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated person for the role of Trade Counter Assistant.
Company Description
Edmundson Electrical has a legacy of over 200 years and is the Ireland & UK's largest and most successful electrical wholesaler, with over 380 locations and a customer base exceeding 100,000 nationwide. We offer more than 120,000 products sourced from reliable, market-leading manufacturers. Our wide-reaching distribution network, combined with expert in-branch service and advice, ensures efficient and superior customer support. Recognizing employees as our most valuable asset, we invest heavily in training to provide top-tier service, making us the preferred choice for customers.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in Wilton, Cork for a Trade Counter Assistant. Responsibilities include assisting customers by providing expert advice on electrical products, processing orders, handling queries, and ensuring efficient service at the trade counter. Additional duties involve maintaining stock levels, promoting relevant products, and fostering positive relationships with customers while ensuring high standards of professionalism and service excellence.
Job Requirements
* A Full Clean Drivers Licence (Essential)
* Strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication abilities to build positive relationships and interact effectively with customers and team members.
* Customer Service expertise, ensuring a helpful and professional approach to meeting customer needs and resolving queries.
* Knowledge of Trading processes and basic understanding of electrical products not essential but an advantage.
* Attention to detail, organizational skills, and willingness to learn about the industry and products.
* A proactive attitude, enthusiasm, and prior experience in a trade environment or retail is a plus.
Why join us?
We invest massively in the recruitment, training and development of talented individuals who can demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation and a positive 'can do' work ethic. We believe our people are the greatest asset so we look after them and train them well so they become highly skilled, professional businesspeople. Our branches are vibrant and dynamic places to work, so if you enjoy a fast-paced environment and want to learn new skills, then EWL Electric could be the place for you.
What we offer
You don't just get a job when you join us. You get a great opportunity to build a fantastic career including:
* Great Training
* Huge Progression Potential
* Competitive Salary
Career paths with EWL Electric include Internal & External Sales Roles, Inventory Control, and other Management Positions including the potential of running your own location.
Benefits
* 25 Days Annual Leave
* Opportunity to Join the company pension scheme.
* Unique uncapped Profit Share structure paid annually.
* Opportunities for training and development.
* Excellent career progression- we pride ourselves from promoting within.