Retail Trade Counter Manager - Milton Keynes
Retail Trade Counter Manager - Milton Keynes
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Job Description
Sikla UK & Ireland is excited to set up a new trade counter in Milton Keynes offering pipefitting products to local MEP contractors. This is a unique opportunity for an individual with retail experience in the industry to lead and manage a new business unit helping to drive sales and establish a strong presence in the local market.
The Trade Counter Manager will oversee the daily operations of the trade counter ensuring excellent customer service effective inventory management and achievement of sales targets. This role requires strong knowledge of electrical and piping systems and the ability to coordinate with various departments to ensure smooth operations and profitability.
You will be the main point of contact for everything related to the Sikla trade counter in Milton Keynes and will play a key role in promoting the Sikla brand to local contractors.
- Customer Engagement: Understand customers requirements and provide expert advice on products and services to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Order Processing & Payments: Handle order processing payment collection sales documentation and cash reconciliation in line with company policies.
- Stock Control & Management: Implement stock control measures ensuring inventory levels are accurate and products are always available for customers.Identify resource needs and make qualified proposals to management regarding required investments and stock levels to ensure efficiency.
- Product Feedback: Gather customer feedback on products and relay replenishment needs and suggestions for new products to the appropriate internal teams.
- Product Displays: Organize and maintain product displays ensuring items are wellpresented and accessible to customers.
- Marketing: Collaborate with the Marketing team to promote the new trade counter and drive customer engagement including participation in sales promotions and events.
- Brand Promotion: Actively promote the Sikla brand to the local market and contractors driving business growth and expanding the customer base.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in a retail or trade environment ideally within the piping and fittings industry.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and ERP software applications.
- Commercial Acumen: Clear understanding of how to develop and deliver commercial strategies that meet sales targets and customer needs.
- Sales & Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage both sales targets and operational efficiency with excellent organizational skills.
- Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on delivering outstanding customer service.
- Industry Knowledge: Indepth knowledge of piping systems fittings and related products.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fastpaced dynamic work environment with a proactive solutionsoriented mindset.
- 25 days annual leave bank holidays)
- Onsite free refreshments and regular staff lunches
- Entitlement to Private Healthcare & Local Gym Membership
- Supportive working environment and continuous training in an international environment
At Sikla we believe in career plans based on longterm strategy built on teamwork growth and development. You will always be encouraged to bring your ideas to the table and develop your skillset towards real career opportunities within the company.
If you are interested in this position please submit your application for consideration.
We look forward to hearing from you!
You will find more information about Sikla and its Team on ourwebsite careers page and LinkedInpage.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
