Sales Development Assistant

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering a great experience for our customers, responding to enquiries and taking ownership of queries through to resolution.
• Building positive relationships with customers, understanding their needs and identifying opportunities to support and grow sales.
• Working closely with Sales Development and Area Sales Managers, branches and the wider sales team to support customers and deliver sales initiatives.
• Supporting customer accounts, orders and day-to-day sales administration, ensuring information and records are accurate and up to date.
• Promoting relevant products, services and sales opportunities to customers.
• Acting as a link between customers, Sales Development and Area Sales Managers and our branch teams to ensure requirements are understood and actioned.
• Supporting the delivery of new sales and service initiatives across the business.
• Identifying recurring customer or process issues and suggesting improvements to make things simpler and more efficient.
• Keeping track of your performance against agreed KPIs, including customer service, response times and issue resolution.

Location 

You will work from your current or nearest Selco branch on a hybrid basis, 3 days per week in branch. 

Rewards & Benefits

At Selco Builders Warehouse, we believe in rewarding our colleagues with a benefits package that truly makes a difference. Here’s what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

Work-Life Balance & Extras

• Colleague Discount – Enjoy discounts at Selco and other Grafton Group businesses to help with home improvements.
• Holiday Buy Scheme – Purchase extra holiday and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Paid Volunteer Leave – Take time off to give back to a cause close to your heart.
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay – Extra support for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments.
• Free Breakfast – Start your day right with access to our in- branch and office pantries.
• Apprenticeships & Career Development – Learn, grow, and take your career to the next level.
• Refer a Friend Bonus – Know someone great? Earn a bonus when they join our team!

Financial Benefits

• Enhanced Pension Scheme – We match every 1% above the statutory 5% that you contribute.
• EarlyPay – Access your earned wages before payday when you need them.
• Profit-Based Bonus Scheme – We work hard and celebrate success with quarterly and yearly bonuses.
• ShareSave Scheme – Share in the success you help create!  Save from just £5 a month and have the option to become a Grafton Group Plc shareholder.
• Retail & Leisure Discounts – Save on groceries, restaurants, cinema tickets, theme parks, utilities and more!

Health & Wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan – We cover the cost of a plan that lets you claim cash back on everyday medical treatments like dental, optical, and prescriptions. Plus, access video consultations with a GP.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free and confidential support, including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice.
• Life Assurance – Protection for your loved ones should the unexpected happen.
• Gym Discounts – Save up to 25% at hundreds of health clubs nationwide.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Get a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice, saving on tax and making commuting easier!

About Us

Looking to build a career with a company that’s proud to support the nation’s tradespeople? At Selco Builders Warehouse, we’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic, down-to-earth individuals who bring a positive, team-first attitude to everything they do!

We’re a well-established name in the industry with a strong branch network across the UK—and we’re continuing to invest in our people, our business, and our future. It’s a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, but you’ll be surrounded by great colleagues and backed by a superb reward and benefits package.

We’re committed to being a truly inclusive employer. That means creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive—regardless of background or experience. Health and Safety remains our top priority, and we’ll always support our colleagues in doing their best work, safely.