Job Summary
  • Cork
  • Permanent
  • 24th September 2026
  • €36,000 – €38,000 per Annum
  • Ref ID: BF51665

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and highly successful supplier to the construction and building industry, with a strong presence across Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a Trade Counter Sales Assistant  to join their Cork team.

For You

Salary: €36,000 – €38,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm.

Annual Leave: 24 days.

The Role

You will be one of the key points of contact for customers, supporting both the sales and warehouse operations. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Meeting and greeting customers at the trade counter.
  • Processing sales directly with customers.
  • Handling customer enquiries and orders by telephone and email.
  • Providing a professional and friendly customer service experience.
  • Assisting with stock control and general administration.
  • Supporting the external sales team with customer and order requirements.
  • Working in the warehouse, including loading and unloading trucks and containers.
  • Picking and preparing orders for customer collections and deliveries.
  • Operating counterbalance forklift.
  • Ensuring the warehouse and stock areas are kept organised and safe.
  • Working independently when required while also contributing positively to the wider team.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in a trade counter, builders’ merchants, construction, building materials, warehouse or sales environment would be advantageous.
  • Valid counterbalance forklift licence.
  • Commercially aware with a strong customer-focused approach.
  • Confident communicator who can deal effectively with customers at all levels.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, busy environment.
  • Able to move between customer-facing sales duties and hands-on warehouse responsibilities.
  • Reliable, proactive and organised, with a strong work ethic.
  • Willing to learn and develop within the business.
  • Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Barry Forde or email barry.forde@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. 
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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    Job Summary
    • Cork
    • Permanent
    • 24th September 2026
    • €36,000 – €38,000 per Annum
    • Ref ID: BF51665