Sales Advisor

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Sales Advisor for their Swindon branch. This customer-focused role involves greeting customers, advising on products, processing orders, and maintaining a tidy branch and inventory.

Full training will be provided, with opportunities to upsell and support sales performance. The position emphasizes excellent customer service, organization and the ability to work in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a busy environment.
• Willingness to develop product knowledge and sales skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Health and safety awareness in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist trade and retail customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Build strong customer relationships and recommend suitable products for individual projects.
• Provide expert product advice and support to customers.
• Process customer orders accurately using the company computer system.
• Communicate with customers via telephone and email.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and ensure branch documentation is organised.
• Receive, check and process customer orders and incoming deliveries.
• Keep the branch and warehouse clean, tidy and well organised.
• Merchandise new products and maintain attractive product displays.
• Ensure stock is stored safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and report any concerns.
• Support the wider branch team to achieve excellent customer service and sales performance.
• Promote additional products and maximise sales opportunities where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Health & safety awareness

Willingness to train

Positive attitude

Sales awareness

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

JR336: Sales Advisor

Location: Swindon

Salary: £26,111 per annum + Monthly Bonus

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Sales Advisor to join their team in Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused individual to deliver outstanding service while supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy branch, with full training provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist both trade and retail customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Build strong customer relationships and recommend suitable products for individual projects.
• Provide expert product advice and support to customers.
• Process customer orders accurately using the company computer system.
• Communicate with customers via telephone and email.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and ensure branch documentation is organised.
• Receive, check and process customer orders and incoming deliveries.
• Keep the branch and warehouse clean, tidy and well organised.
• Merchandise new products and maintain attractive product displays.
• Ensure stock is stored safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and report any concerns.
• Support the wider branch team to achieve excellent customer service and sales performance.
• Promote additional products and maximise sales opportunities where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications:

• No previous experience required – full training will be provided.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively in a busy environment.
• Comfortable using computer systems and learning new software.
• Willingness to develop product knowledge and sales skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional, reliable and committed to delivering high standards.
• Awareness of Health and Safety responsibilities in the workplace.