Branch Trade Sales Executive

Workshop Recruitment; Temple Normanton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Branch Sales Executive for a busy trade branch in Derby. This role involves being the first point of contact for trade and retail customers, supporting sales activities, and ensuring excellent service. Key responsibilities include driving sales, generating quotes, and maintaining product knowledge. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in a customer-facing role. Benefits include a competitive salary of £28-31K plus commission, pension scheme, and 24 days holiday.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to work scheme

Birthday voucher

Regular company events and team activities

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing sales role (retail, trade counter or branch-based).
• Confident, friendly and professional manner with customers.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing exceptional customer service on the trade counter.
• Driving trade counter sales and supporting branch sales targets.
• Generating quotes and processing orders.

Skills

Customer-facing sales experience

Knowledge of construction trade

Strong communication skills

Proactive sales approach

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Office

Sales/order systems

Job description

We're recruiting a Branch Sales Executive to join a busy and customer-focused trade branch in Derby. This is a highly front-facing retail and trade role, ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, delivering excellent service, and working in a fast-paced sales environment.

As a Branch Sales Executive, you'll be the first point of contact for trade and retail customers, representing the branch on the trade counter, supporting sales activity, and ensuring every customer receives a professional, knowledgeable and friendly experience. Your key focus will be serving trade and retail customers face‑to‑face and over the phone, supporting branch sales performance and day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing exceptional customer service on the trade counter
• Driving trade counter sales and supporting branch sales targets
• Generating quotes, processing orders, and identifying sales opportunities
• Confidently advising customers on products, availability, pricing and lead times
• Processing card and cash payments accurately, following cash control procedures
• Maintaining strong product knowledge, including new and existing ranges
• Supporting stock control, deliveries, and goods-in processes
• Keeping the branch front‑of‑house, displays and point‑of‑sale areas tidy and professional
• Working closely with the Branch Manager and other internal teams

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in a customer-facing sales role (retail, trade counter or branch-based)
• Knowledge of construction trade is essential, electrical wholesalers, Screwfix type outlets
• A confident, friendly and professional manner with customers
• Strong communication skills, both face‑to‑face and over the phone
• A proactive approach to sales and customer engagement
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
• Basic IT skills (MS Office and sales/order systems)
• Trade counter experience is desirable but not essential
• A full UK driving licence is advantageous

Salary and Benefits

• £28-31K plus commission
• Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
• Company pension scheme
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Free on‑site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Birthday voucher
• Regular company events and team activities