Internal Sales Assistant

SIG plc; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual pay 0aw

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension with SIG up to 7.5%

Life insurance up to 4x

Retail discounts via colleague portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Job summary

SIG Roofing, part of SIG plc, is seeking an Internal Sales Assistant to develop and maintain profitable sales, pro-actively targeting new customers and coordinating with the warehouse to ensure timely product delivery.

You will follow up on quotes and leads, input orders, and maintain sales records, liaising with external sales teams and credit control to support branch operations and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Sales-focused role.
• Ability to communicate with a range of customers and colleagues.
• Strong customer service experience.
• IT literacy.
• Experience within roofing or construction industry preferable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the warehouse
• Engaging with customer
• Working with external sales teams
• Following up on sales quotes and leads
• Recording activity
• Using internal systems

Skills

Customer service

IT literacy

Communication

Relationship building

Sales experience

Job description

As an Internal Sales Assistant you will develop and maintain new sales which will be beneficial and profitable, you will pro-actively target new customers. It is a role that will see you collaborating closely with the warehouse team to ensure the right products are delivered at the right time. Regularly engaging with our external sales force and credit control teams, following up on all sales quotes and leads in a timely manner, record activity and utilise internal systems accurately. You'll also input orders onto our system and maintain our sales records. What you'll be doing:

• Collaborating with the warehouse
• Engaging with customer
• Working with external sales teams
• Following up on sales quotes and leads
• Recording activity
• Using internal systems
• Previous experience in a Sales-focused role
• Ability to communicate with a range of customers and colleagues, whilst building and maintaining strong relationships
• Strong customer service experience
• IT literacy
• Experience within the roofing or construction industry would be preferable
• Join the UK's leading roofing merchant and bring your customer service skills to a role that makes a real impact.

SIG Roofing, we're proud to support roofers across the UK with quality products and reliable service. With over 100 branches nationwide - from Inverness to Plymouth - and more than 40 years of experience, we've built up a wealth of knowledge along the way. We're here to share that know-how and do our bit to help the roofing industry thrive. Join us and play a key role in supporting branch operations, helping us deliver great service and specialist products to our customers every day.

• Competitive salary with annual pay award and staff recognition schemes
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Company closed during Christmas period.
• A great pension, with SIG contributing up to 7.5% and up to 4x life insurance
• Money saving with retail discounts via colleague portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme

At SIG Roofing, we recognise the value our employees bring. In return, you'll be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow, train, and build a long-term career. SIG is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud, and valued. We welcome talent that reflects the diverse customers and communities we serve. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know