Outside Rooms Retail Sales Advisor

SeeMeHired.com; Fivemiletown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscaping products is seeking an Outside Rooms Retail Sales Advisor in Fivemiletown. The role involves maximizing sales, engaging with customers, and providing expert guidance on products. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs, sales experience, and a passion for customer service, with opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in a retail or showroom environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software packages.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales for the Outside Rooms division.
• Process orders and engage with customers.
• Assist customers in their paving and walling choices.

Skills

Communication

Customer Relations

Sales Proactivity

Administrative Skills

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English

Third level qualification in a Business related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Outside Rooms Retail Sales Advisor

Job Title: Outside Rooms Retail Sales Advisor

Reports To: Outside Rooms Team Leader

Location: Fivemiletown

Hours of Work: 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday and Saturday 9.00am - 12.30pm (March to September Inclusive on a rota basis)

The role:

Are you a motivated and engaging individual with a natural flair for design who enjoys meeting people? Are you looking to take the first step of your career with a company that has clear progression routes, sterling employee benefits and a strong reputation for going above and beyond when it comes to looking after its customers and employees?

AG is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join its dynamic and expanding Outside Rooms retail sales team. The successful candidate should be passionate and want to inspire our customers to create their own unique and individual Outside Rooms using our market leading, landscaping products.

Whilst helpful, no landscaping experience is necessary for this role. A comprehensive induction and training programme will be given to the successful candidate so that they have all the tools necessary to be a first-class showroom-based sales advisor.

The successful candidate will be given ongoing support and training to assist them along AG’s career progression paths over time.

Company Values and Culture:

At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.

About the role

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

·· Maximise sales for the Outside Rooms division.

· Processing orders and proactively engaging with customers.

· Dealing with enquiries and building a pipeline of quotations.

· Liaise with both, existing AG recommended installers and new paving installers, to build and cultivate close working relationships to drive a repeat revenue stream.

· Assist and guide customers in their paving and walling choices to ensure the optimum, landscaping solution is achieved for the customer.

· Ensure the Outside Rooms Centre is maintained to a high standard, by merchandising and replenishing literature and samples.

· Assist with the day to day running of the Outside Rooms including opening and closing of premises.

· Work closely with colleagues in the Outside Rooms team including Landscape Designers and the Marketing department to identify case studies & other content opportunities for the AG social media channels.

· Liaise with the Outside Rooms Team Leader to ensure new installer leads are passed on to grow the recommended installer list.

· Build relationships with internal colleagues in the wider company to ensure processes operate smoothly.

· Deal with all customer queries in a professional and timely manner.

· Embody the company culture of exemplary customer service in your everyday performance, providing a professional yet personal customer experience.

· Keep up to date with industry trends and be part of the development of our product range by identifying new products suitable for the market.

· Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities to better yourself as part of a dynamic team.

· Provide assistance to the Internal sales team providing formal quotations and other admin tasks as and when required.

· Any other duties as required by Senior Management and the Directors of the Company, commensurate with the role and within capabilities.

About the company

Renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick.

Required Criteria

• 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including Maths and English
• Previous sales experience in a retail or showroom environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other software packages.
• Valid driving licence with the ability to travel to and from work areas as and when required.
• An excellent communicator, who is friendly, polite, and very engaging.
• Proven ability to be proactive
• Effective in building and maintaining good customers relations with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude, with a proven desire to learn.
• Ability to prioritise and multi task a seasonal workload.
• Exceptional all-round administrative skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work summertime hours as and when required.
• Can travel to and from work areas as and when required.
• Flexibility to work on Saturdays during the summer months.
• Medically fit and healthy for the requirements of the role which may include some physical aspects such as manual handling and lifting.

Desired Criteria

• Third level qualification in a Business related field
• Knowledge of landscape design
• Experience in the tiling sector/construction industry and/or building products knowledge
• Experience of calculating areas of design for order quantification.
• Ability to take ownership of their own environment and seek help when needed.

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