Sales Assistant

Wolseley; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension matched up to 9%

Bonus potential

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Wolseley’s Plumb Centre Plymouth is recruiting a Part Time Sales Assistant on a fixed-term contract until July 2027, 30 hours per week. You’ll handle customer enquiries, advise on products, and support the branch with outbound calls and sales opportunities.

Includes light warehouse duties and weekly Saturday shifts on a rota. Ideal candidates have plumbing/heating knowledge and proven face-to-face sales or customer service experience, with a positive, collaborative work style and reliable

Qualifications

• Face-to-face sales and customer service experience required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Willing to assist in all branch areas and work as a team.
• Plumbing & heating knowledge is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Responding to customer enquiries via phone & email promptly and courteously.
• Serving customers on trade counter and providing advice and product recommendations.
• Making outbound calls to previous customers to regain business.
• Identifying opportunities to drive sales within the branch.
• General warehouse duties including picking and packing heavy stock.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Face-to-face sales

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Sales Assistant### Sales AssistantApply: Plymouth: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR116751**Salary:****£20,021 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits** **Part Time Sales Assistant (30 hours a week) - Fixed Term Contract until July 2027 - Plymouth (PL7 1SR) - Plumb Centre** **So, who are we?** We are Plumb 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 the £20,021 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, 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! As a **Part Time Sales Assistant** based in our **Plymouth** branch, you’ll be responsible for: * Responding to customer enquiries via phone & email promptly and courteously, with a proactive attitude* Serving customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing advice and product recommendations* Making outbound phone calls to previous customers to regain their business* Actively identifying and pursuing opportunities to drive sales within the branch, engaging both new and existing customers* General warehouse duties including picking and packing customer orders which will involve manual handling heavy stock e.g. boilers, radiators, sinks and toilets This is a Part Time Fixed Term Contract until July 2027 working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.00am - 5.00pm and 1 in 3 Saturday mornings 08.00am - 12.00pm. **And here’s what we’d like you to have:** * Plumbing & Heating knowledge is ideal* Previous Face to Face sales and customer service experience is essential* The ability to deliver outstanding customer service* To be a team player who is happy to assist in all areas to ensure the smooth running of the branch* Eagerness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and a strong work ethic **We look forward to receiving your application!**