sales assistant

Full time - Permenant role - Sales Assistant

Location: Wimbledon

Salary: £30k + performance related bonuses

Hours: 7am-4:40pm Monday - Friday. Optional overtime on weekends

We are recruiting a Sales Assistant on behalf of a builders merchant specialising in high-quality plumbing and heating supplies. Offering expert advice, competitive pricing, and excellent customer service to trade professionals and domestic customers alike.

We are seeking a motivated Sales Assistant with plumbing and heating merchant experience to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales within the plumbing and heating sector and a proven ability to attract new customers, retain existing clients, and drive revenue through upselling.

• Proactively engage with existing and potential customers, both in-store and over the phone.

• Drive new business by identifying and pursuing new customer opportunities.

• Build strong relationships with trade customers, offering knowledgeable advice and tailored product recommendations.

• Maximize sales through effective upselling and cross-selling of relevant products.

• Maintain excellent product knowledge, particularly in plumbing and heating ranges.

• Process sales orders accurately and efficiently using internal systems.

• Work collaboratively with the warehouse and delivery teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Previous experience working in a plumbing and heating merchant is essential.

• Strong sales experience with a proactive, customer-focused attitude.

• Proven track record of bringing in new business and growing existing accounts.

• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

• Highly organized with good attention to detail.

• A team player with a hands-on approach and a can-do attitude.

• Familiarity with common trade products and brands within plumbing and heating.

• Basic computer literacy (experience with point-of-sale systems advantageous).

If you possess the required experience and skills, please submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.