Sales Advisor

Wolseley UK; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant in Brentwood is seeking a Sales Advisor to provide exceptional customer service and handle trade counter sales. The ideal candidate will have retail sales experience and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary, potential bonuses, and excellent benefits like a pension scheme and health initiatives. Join a supportive team where you can develop your skills and advance your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave increasing with length of service

Generous pension scheme

Healthcare access

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with customers in a retail setting.
• Ability to learn and adapt in a professional environment.
• Willingness to undergo necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter.
• Handle customer enquiries via phone and email.
• Manage general warehouse duties including picking & packing.

Skills

Previous experience in retail sales or customer service

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Salary:

£25,652.88 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Sales Advisor - Brentwood (CM13 1TN) - Plumb Centre

So, who are we?

We are Plumb Centre a part of the Wolseley Group – a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award‑winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention?

In addition to the competitive salary of £25,652 there are also benefits on tap – including annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Sales Advisor based in Brentwood, you’ll be responsible for:

• Serving customers on the trade counter by identifying their requirements and providing product recommendations.
• Handling customer enquiries via phone and email efficiently, courteously and with a can‑do attitude.
• General warehouse duties including picking & packing customer orders, unpacking and putting away deliveries and ensuring high standards are maintained in the branch.

This is a full time, permanent role working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday between 7am-4:30pm, 7:30am - 5pm and 8am-5pm on a rota basis.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Previous experience in retail sales or customer service.
• Merchant or industry experience is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with customers.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow with the training we offer.

We shall look forward to receiving your application!