Counter Sales/Warehouse Person

• Experience in a sales, retail or customer service environment

• Motivated by driving sales and delivering excellent customer service.

• Able to adapt quickly and manage a varied, fast paced workload.

• Confident and friendly communicator who builds strong customer relationships.

• Able to clearly explain products and solutions to trade customers.

• Good understanding of stock control and health and safety

• Strong attention to detail, especially when handling stock and maintaining accurate records.

• Good literacy, numeracy and time management skills

• A customer focused approach, with a friendly and professional attitude

• Clear communication and strong organisational and planning skills

• A valid forklift licence is desirable.

• Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives

• Training and ongoing development

• Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution

• Up to 32 days annual leave per year including bank holidays.

• Holiday entitlement rises with service

• Generous staff discount on Howdens products

• Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme

• 40 hour working week

• No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working

• Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family

Join Howdens as a Counter Sales Warehouse Person and play a key role in the success of your depot. From first conversation to final collection, you'll build customer relationships on the trade counter while keeping the warehouse organised, accurate and ready to go.

You'll be the first point of contact for our trade customers understanding their needs, offering practical advice and turning conversations into sales. Behind the scenes, you'll make sure stock is safe, well organised and ready for collection or delivery.

It's a hands-on, fast-paced role where everything you do helps deliver a reliable service our trade customers depend on.

• Selling the full range of products and services

• Achieving and exceeding individual targets while supporting overall depot performance.

• Processing orders, providing pricing and quotations, and managing delivery expectations

• Generating and following up on leads to drive sales

• Supporting the warehouse when needed to keep the depot running smoothly.

• Maintaining a safe and compliant environment in line with health and safety standards

• Unloading and checking accuracy of incoming stock deliveries in line with health & safety regulations.

• Conducting daily checks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment.

• Maintaining stock security on outgoing orders and deliveries.

• Conducting weekly stock checks.

• Rotating stock and keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and well organised

• Supporting deliveries, collections, and general warehouse activity