Sales Advisor

GSF Car Parts; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK automotive parts distributor is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Advisor in Northampton. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, focusing on customer satisfaction while meeting sales targets. This role offers development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Annual leave plus additional days with service

Free flu vaccination

Health & wellbeing tools

Support from pension experts

Life assurance scheme

Discounts at major brands

Paid time off for volunteering

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in telesales and customer service is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results.
• Team player with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong customer relationships and apply sales techniques.
• Contribute to team performance while working on personal sales benchmarks.
• Liaise with the Distribution Co-ordinator for delivery requirements.

Skills

Customer-focused mindset

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Organized with attention to detail

Target-driven

Job description

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About The Role

At GSF Car Parts, our Sales Advisors make it happen. They are outgoing, dynamic, passionate, and committed to providing excellent service. They care about their customers and our business, which is fundamental to our success.

We are seeking an outgoing Sales Advisor who will support the branch by fully satisfying customer needs and contributing to achieving sales targets.

Main duties include:

• Developing strong customer relationships and applying effective sales techniques
• Working within the sales team on product promotions, answering telephone and electronic queries
• Fully satisfying customer needs regarding parts orders and queries
• Contributing to team performance while working on personal sales benchmarks
• Liaising with the Distribution Co-ordinator to ensure delivery requirements are met
• Enhancing product knowledge through internal literature study
• Using E-learning portals for performance improvement

Working hours: Average hours Monday to Friday, including alternate Saturdays

About You

Ideal candidates will have telesales and/or customer service experience, preferably in a fast-paced sales environment. Qualifications include:

• Ability to work under pressure and deliver results
• Organized with excellent attention to detail
• Customer-focused mindset
• Target-driven, motivated by sales, and resilient to rejection
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Team player with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT literacy
• Knowledge of car parts and MAM/Allicat is advantageous but not essential

What We Offer:

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Annual leave (including bank holidays) plus up to 5 additional days with service
• Free flu vaccination
• Health & wellbeing tools
• Support from pension experts
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounts at major brands including Asda, Nike, and John Lewis
• Financial wellbeing products like advances and savings schemes
• Paid time off for volunteering
• Training and career progression opportunities

About Us

GSF Car Parts is a leading UK automotive parts distributor, serving thousands of independent garages across the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, and training. With over branches and a turnover exceeding £ million, we operate as a unified brand since November 1, supported by centralised departments in procurement, marketing, and national accounts. Our integrated IT systems include the industry-leading catalogue system, Allicat, and the Servicesure garage programme.