Experienced Sales Assistant - Builders Merchant

Job description

Experienced Sales Assistant with previous Builders Merchant experience is required to join a family run builder`s merchant which has been supplying building and landscaping materials to trade and the public for over 100 years.

They have 15 branches across the Midlands which stock a vast array of products from luxury kitchens and bathrooms to timber and insulation. They are looking for an experienced Sales Assistant to join their growing team.

Job Summary/Overall Scope of Position

• To ensure that all customers are served in a prompt and efficient manner in line with Business Objectives
• To promote, improve and increase profitable Sales for the Company by creating good customer liaisons and communications
• Liaising with Manufacturers and Suppliers to further promote Sales where necessary
• Provide an after-sales service to customers where necessary
• To react promptly and accurately to all tenders, quotations and estimates in accordance with Company pricing policies and procedures
• Improve and maintain good product knowledge of all products stocked and displayed and generally keep aware of products available in the market place
• Any other duties associated with this position

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in the builders Merchant’s industry
• Focused on delivering outstanding customer service through out
• Have a high level of self-motivation
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to communicate at all levels professionally
• Achieve sales targets and maintain profit margins
• To have persistence to ensure objectives are met
• Computer literate
• Smart Appearance
• To share a responsibility with the Management for your own personal training and development
• Prioritise work and maintain tidy and organised work area/records
• A full clean Driving Licence is preferred