Sales Assistant

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

Job summary

A UK-based trade merchant is seeking a Technical Sales Advisor for their Nottingham branch. The role involves serving customers, maintaining relationships, sourcing parts, and completing warehouse duties. Ideal candidates will have some sales or customer service experience, though training will be provided. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits, including health initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Pension scheme matched up to 9%

Potential bonuses

Access to discounts

Free healthcare and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge on Climate products or merchant experience is beneficial.
• Proven experience in sales or customer service role.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Dependable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn, with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers on the trade counter discussing specific needs.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Source quotes from suppliers for parts, materials, and special orders.
• Complete warehouse duties including picking and packing orders.

Skills

Technical knowledge on Climate products

Sales experience

Customer service experience

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Technical Sales Advisor - Nottingham - Pipe and Climate Centre

So, who are we?

We are Pipe and Climate Centre, 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 your salary, 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 Technical Sales Advisor based in our Nottingham branch, you’ll be responsible for:

• Serving customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing product recommendations.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.

• Speaking to suppliers to source and get quotes on cost for parts, materials and special order items for customers.

• Completing general warehouse duties, including picking and packing orders, putting away deliveries, and merchandising displays to a high standard.

This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 with 1 hrs break. No weekend work required.

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

• Technical knowledge on Climate products or merchant experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.

• 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.

We look forward to receiving your application!