Sales Office Assistant

Premier Work Support; Basildon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in office administration is looking for an Office Sales Assistant in Basildon. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining stock levels, and providing excellent service. Candidates should have proven sales experience and strong communication skills, with a commitment to customer service.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven experience in office sales.
• Ability to retain technical knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Submit pricing, quotes, and tenders to customers.
• Maintain regular contact with customers via emails and calls.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge retention

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

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Base pay range

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Position

Area Manager at Premier Work Support - currently recruiting across our branch network

Job Overview

Our prestigious client in Basildon is looking to recruit a permanent Office Sales Assistant.

As the Office Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction is exceeded with every client contact, which will be regular via phone, email, and contact. You will help maintain the warehouse, ensure it's fully stocked, and products are sent in a timely manner to clients. You should follow and understand all company policies and procedures and be able to accurately describe product features and benefits.

Responsibilities include:

1. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
2. Submit pricing, quotes, and tenders to customers and progress the enquiry to the point of sale
3. Maintain regular contact with customers via emails and calls, including some cold calling/telesales
4. Help maintain a fully stocked warehouse
5. Ascertain customer's needs and wants
6. Recommend items that match customer needs
7. Participate in receiving new shipments
8. Keep up to date with product information
9. Accurately describe product features and benefits
10. Follow all company policies and procedures

Requirements and Skills

1. Proven experience in Office sales
2. Ability to retain technical knowledge
3. Experience in account development, customer liaison, and issue resolution
4. Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
5. Coordination with sales team to provide efficient service
6. Proficiency in English
7. Track record of over-achieving sales quotas
8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
9. Friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality
10. Basic administrative skills, including Word, Excel, and email
11. *Willing to 'muck in'

Work Schedule and Benefits

Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

20 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown

Please apply online if you believe you have the skills and ability to succeed in this role!

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and Sales
• Industry: Office Administration

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Job Locations

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