JP Corry is the leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. Within JP Corry we provide excellent career prospects in a challenging and rewarding environment. JP Corry’s friendly and professional staff are committed to providing the highest levels of customer service by offering expert, tailored advice to each and every customer. We are currently recruiting for a Trade Counter Salesperson to join team in Downpatrick! We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Hours of Work: 7:30 – 5:00 Monday to Thursday, 7:30 – 4:00 Friday and every other Saturday morning 8-12 JP Corry, 8-10 Ballydugan Industrial Estate, Ballydugan Road, Co. Down, BT30 6TE Key Responsibilities: You’ll experience a varied mix of customer service, account management and branch responsibilities. You’re expected to be hands on, getting involved with the sales counter, dealing with customers face to face & over the phone, and supporting your colleagues across the branch. We can provide you with the product knowledge needed, however we need you to bring with you the right drive, determination and understanding of how to maximise on sales opportunities. What’s in it for you?: A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life Required Skills and Experience: Great communication and interpersonal skills Reliability, drive and resilience This role will involve cash handling so being trustworthy, accountable and responsible is a must. Flexibility to cover and help in different areas of the branch during absences and busy periods or as required. This is a great opportunity to diversify your skillset as well as learn new skills. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 1st December 2025 About Us: JP Corry is the leading Builders Merchants in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. Within JP Corry we provide excellent career prospects in a challenging and rewarding environment. By hiring the right people for the job, and providing the right tools and training, we offer the opportunities to make your career a successful one. At JP Corry, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today! What's next… If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best. Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis. STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future. If you’d like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.