Trade Counter Sales Assistant
Key Details
Job Type: Trade Counter Sales Assistant – Counter Sales / Warehouse / Driver / Phone
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: Up to £25,000 (Basic)
Note: Driving Licence Required
Description
An Iconic trade client of ours is seeking to recruit a permanent Sales Assistant to join the team based in Edinburgh.
Are you passionate about building and maintaining relationships by providing exceptional customer service, tailored to each individual's needs? Providing customers with a trusted brand as well as the highest quality products is just the start. We are looking for individuals that have a passion for all things Trade and want to make a real difference.
What you can expect from this role
As a Sales Assistant you will work alongside the store team, collaboratively supporting the Branch Manager, in delivering a sustainable and profitable sales growth for the company. A positive and motivated approach will be key when contributing to the branch targets, driving innovative yet effective sales with the company’s wide range of products.
The Falkirk branch is a busy site and plays a pivotal role within the local community. Their customer base is made up of mainly builders and trades people who hold accounts and maintain repeat business. A key part of your role will be to identify potential new customers, establish positive relationships and open customer accounts regularly.
Further to this you will be hands on at times and sharing responsibilities within a small team so you must be open to learning new things and be looking for variety in your role as you will also get involved with supporting other areas of the operation in and outside the branch which include stock, warehouse, account management, phones and deliveries.
What we are looking for
We are looking for individuals who possess strong sales experience, ideally within a trade background, evidencing excellent customer service and competence in the delivery of sales targets. A current driving licence and the ability to drive is essential, as the store coordinates a delivery service for customers.
Connecting with customers, constantly challenging yourself, being socially committed and inspiring confidence are all the key to success within this business.
Our client takes pride in their excellent working conditions and in addition, offer an attractive reward package that includes:
The opportunity to earn a share in the annual profits of the branch.
Annual Holiday Allowance up to 25 days each year (plus 8 bank holidays)
A variety of discounts / vouchers on products that the company supply.
A generous pension plan
Multiple other benefits on offer too
About us
This role is being handled by Venture Recruitment, a specialist Trade, Retail and KBB recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK.
Working in partnership with Venture Recruitment will mean working with experienced sector specialists committed to ensuring a first class service. We work with some of the UK’s biggest and most progressive companies so please apply today to find out how we can support you with your next career move.