Sales Assistant

Wolseley UK Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant is seeking a Technical Sales Advisor in Exeter. In this full-time role, you will provide sales and expert technical advice, assist customers, and maintain strong relationships. Ideal candidates have a background in sales or customer service, are excellent communicators, and can handle complex requests. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus

Excellent Benefits

Healthcare access

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or customer service role is essential.
• Dependable team player prepared to support all areas of the branch.
• Eagerness to learn with a positive, enthusiastic attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and expert advice from a technical view.
• Deal with complex requests that require problem-solving.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sales experience

Problem-solving

Team player

Customer service

Job description

Salary

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Technical Sales Advisor - Exeter - Wolseley Building Services

So, who are we?

We are Wolseley Building Services - 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?

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave 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!

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the team by communicating effectively and by working to achieve shared objectives.
• Aware of branch targets and objectives.
• Provide sales and expert advice from a technical view.
• Deal with complex requests that require problem solving and extensive knowledge of products.
• Provide best in class service to customers at all times.
• Check customers’ expectations and explain clearly when these cannot be met.
• First point of contact for customer disputes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Quote accurate prices to customers within an agreed time.
• General administration.

This is a permanent, full‑time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 07:30am - 16:30pm or 8.00am – 17:00pm with 1 hour break. No weekend work required.

Desired qualifications

• Pipe Background - Advantageous
• Proven experience in sales or customer service role
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Dependable team player, prepared to support in all areas of the branch with a strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Application

We look forward to receiving your application!

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