Internal Sales Assistant

Internal Sales & Counter; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + buy +3 days

Long-service holidays

Long-service awards

Wellbeing support (EAP)

Internal GP medical helpline

Life assurance

Company pension

Employee of the month scheme

Free onsite parking

Workwear and PPE

Job summary

TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a results-driven sales professional to join our growing team. You will welcome customers, promote our offerings and develop lasting relationships while working to expand our specialist product range and secure new accounts.

Deliveries will be received and checked for quality to ensure no damage. Daily tasks include following up sales, maintaining data accuracy, and building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Must have a track record of delivering growth and profitability.
• Knowledge of flooring product ranges, competitors, and industry dynamics.
• IT literacy with ability to handle data accurately and manipulate spreadsheets.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential for clear communication.
• Confident, self-motivated and with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and colleagues with a smile and promote unmissable offers.
• Promote specialist product selection and competitive deals to develop sales.
• Follow up customer sales and nurture long‑lasting relationships.
• Receive and quality check deliveries from suppliers for damage or deviations.
• Expand our customer base by securing new accounts and growing existing ones.
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.
• Monday to Friday.

Skills

Growth delivery

Flooring knowledge

IT literacy

Relationship building

Numeracy & literacy

Confidence & motivation

Sales experience

Job description

We provide appreciation, progression and work-life harmony as standard!

As one of the UKs largest distributors we stock and distribute products from Europe's leading flooring manufacturers, operating out of 14 branches UK-wide, and continuing to grow!

Our success is a result of our talented colleagues and their dedication, therefore our mission is to create the ideal space for our colleagues to envisage their long-term role or career.

You will receive:

• 25 days annual leave, option to buy +3 days, Christmas break + Bank Holidays
• Long-service holidays
• Long-service awards
• 24/7 wellbeing support and counselling (EAP programme)
• Internal GP medical helpline
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Employee of the month scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Workwear and PPE (operational roles)

The role:

No two days are the same, but you will typically:

• Welcome our customers and colleagues with a smile and promote our unmissable offerings.
• Develop sales by promoting our specialist product selection and competitive deals.
• Follow up customer sales, developing a long-lasting relationship.
• Receive and quality check deliveries from suppliers, ensuring no damage nor deviation.
• Expand our horizons by securing new accounts and nurturing existing customers.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.
• Monday to Friday
• Between 8am to 5pm
• 30-minute break

What we're looking for:

• Proven track record of delivering growth, profitability and cost efficiency
• Product range, competitor and flooring industry knowledge
• IT literate, data accuracy and manipulation
• Build and maintain committed relationships with stakeholders and colleagues
• High standard of numeracy and literacy skills
• Confidence, self-motivation, and excellent communication skills
• Strong sales experience including a transferable customer base (desirable)

More about us:

We have been Distributor of the Year since 2016 under the Contract Flooring Journal!

• Every day we demonstrate commitment, respect, integrity, trust, teamwork and fun.
• We truly care about diversity and inclusion, mental health and wellbeing.
• We are dedicated to the development, retention and motivation of our people.

We'd love to hear your feedback on our process.