Sales Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Glenavy; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A landscaping solutions provider in Glenavy is seeking a temporary inside sales representative. This role involves converting inbound inquiries into booked consultations, managing a sales pipeline, and executing follow-ups. The ideal candidate should excel in communication and possess experience in inside sales. Hourly pay ranges from £7.55 to £12.21 depending on age and qualifications. Flexible working hours may be available.

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone communication skills and a professional tone.
• Ability to actively listen and capture concise information.
• Experience in lead qualification and appointment setting.
• Proven objection-handling skills with a consultative approach.
• Strong follow-up discipline and consistent pipeline management.
• Clear written communication in emails and messages.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
• Basic IT proficiency with tools like Google Sheets/Docs/Calendar.

Responsibilities

• Lead response and qualification of new inquiries via calls.
• Provide a concise overview of products and services offered.
• Book and confirm on-site visits with prospective clients.
• Follow up with customers post-visit to answer questions.
• Maintain organized and timely notes on customer interactions.
• Revisit past leads with updates and targeted emails.

Skills

Excellent telephone communication

Active listening

Lead qualification

Appointment setting

Objection handling

Follow-up discipline

Clear written communication

Time management

Basic IT proficiency

Customer focus

Inside sales experience

Basic B2B outreach

Light social media literacy

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: HOME AND WORK LTDGarden Solutions designs and builds high-quality garden rooms and outdoor structures - ranging from standard Home Office Pods (HOPs) to fully bespoke garden offices, meeting pods, pergolas, decking, and full garden transformations.Convert inbound enquiries into booked on-site consultations with our lead designer and maintain momentum through to agreement and deposit. When inbound volume is light, run simple B2B outreach and support basic organic social activity.

Responsibilities

• Lead response & qualification: Call new enquiries, understand need.
• Product positioning: Give a concise, accurate overview of HOPs and bespoke garden rooms.
• Appointment setting: Book and confirm on-site visits.
• Follow-up to close: Contact customers 48-72 hours after the visit, answer questions.
• Pipeline admin: Keep clean, timely notes about customers, offers and products.
• Re-engagement & outreach: Revisit past leads with updates/offers; send targeted B2B emails and follow with calls.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent telephone communication and professional tone.
• Active listening and concise information capture.
• Lead qualification (assess needs, budget, timing, decision-makers).
• Appointment setting & diary management (offer options, confirm details).
• Objection handling with a calm, consultative approach.
• Follow-up discipline and consistent pipeline management.
• Clear written communication (brief, accurate emails/messages).
• Time management and ability to work independently.
• Basic IT proficiency (Google Sheets/Docs/Calendar).
• Integrity & customer focus.
• Experience in inside sales/appointment setting.
• Familiarity with home improvement/outdoor products.
• Basic B2B outreach (email and follow-up calls).
• Light social media literacy for simple organic posts.

Further Information

The Employer is: HOME AND WORK LTDJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1742517 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration,Sales Area Co Antrim Location Glenavy Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 30/10/2025 Closing date 10/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025