Sales Person

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Job summary

A leading building materials provider is seeking a Sales Person for their Thrapston branch. Your role will involve connecting with customers, providing expert advice, and managing a variety of administrative tasks. You'll enjoy benefits like 23 days of holiday, a bonus scheme, and opportunities for training. Huws Gray prides itself on creating an inclusive workplace and values individuality in its staff.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Pension and life assurance

Retail and travel discounts

Colleague discount across brands

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service and building materials.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build connections with customers in various settings.
• Provide expert advice and develop tailored solutions.
• Manage essential administrative tasks.
• Maintain inviting displays and stock.
• Collaborate with branch colleagues.

Skills

Customer service passion

Product knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Sales Person – Huws Gray Thrapston - Connect with Customers. Share Your Know-How. Help Build Something Great.

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Hirebase, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!

We’re looking for a Sales Person to join the team at our Thrapston branch. Our sales people thrive on great conversations, building lasting relationships, and driving branch success.


What you’ll be doing:


Building connections - with customers in person, over the phone, and in the branch or yard, providing expert advice
Creating tailored solutions - preparing quotes, following up on enquiries, and developing leads
Keeping things running smoothly - managing essential admin efficiently
Offering guidance - with up-to-date product knowledge to help customers find the best materials
Enhancing the shopping experience - maintaining well-stocked, inviting displays
Collaborating - across the branch with your colleagues, including yard and counter sales, to support the team


We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind—and there’s no judgment in asking.


What you’ll bring:

We celebrate individuality and know that your skills and personality matter just as much as your experience. If you have a passion for customer service and an interest in building materials, we’ll provide the training and support to help you succeed.


What’s in it for you:

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:


23 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays (31 days per year)
Company bonus scheme, based on performance
Contributory pension and life assurance
Discounts on high street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
Colleague discount across our group brands
Attraction and travel discounts
Training and development programmes to support your growth


We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.


At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.