Sales Advisor

Wolseley UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant in Reading is seeking a Sales Advisor to provide excellent customer service and drive sales. The role involves assisting customers at the trade counter, handling enquiries, and performing warehouse duties. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a positive attitude. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £25,652.88 plus bonuses and benefits including training opportunities and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Access to healthcare

Cycle to Work scheme

Online and high street discounts

Qualifications

• Merchant or industry experience is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in sales or customer service is advantageous.
• Willingness to learn and grow with training.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter by identifying their requirements.
• Handle customer enquiries via phone and email efficiently.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to drive sales within the branch.
• Perform general warehouse duties including picking & packing orders.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with customers

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Salary:

£25,652.88 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Sales Advisor - Reading - 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 Reading, 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.

• Actively identifying and pursuing opportunities to drive sales within the branch, engaging both new and existing customers

• 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 8am - 5pm and 1 in 2 Saturday mornings on a rota basis 8am - 12noon paid at overtime.

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

• Merchant or industry experience is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided

• Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with customers.

• Previous experience in sales or customer service is advantageous.

• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow with the training we offer.

• Willingness to work as a part of a team and to take on a diverse role.

Please be aware that we are extending the application period for this role until the new year. Consequently, interviews will not be held until then. Rest assured, we will review your application, but this process may take a bit longer than usual. If you don’t hear from us right away, please don’t worry. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful festive break!

We shall look forward to receiving your application!