Sales Person

Huws Gray Group.; Oakham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A strong annual leave allowance

Company bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Discounts on high street retailers

Colleague discount across group brands

Attraction and travel discounts

Training and development programmes

Job summary

Huws Gray Oakham is seeking a Sales Person to join our Oakham branch. You’ll build connections with customers in person and over the phone, provide expert product advice, and help drive branch success. We’ll look for enthusiasm for building materials, strong customer service, and a willingness to learn in a supportive team.

You’ll handle inquiries, prepare quotes, and contribute to a well-presented, welcoming branch environment with excellent service at its core.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• Sales experience or knowledge of building materials would be a bonus, but not essential.
• Strong time keeping, organisation and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 colleagues, including yard and counter sales, to support the team.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Building materials knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

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

BePartofSomethingBigger at Huws Gray.

Whetheryou'rein the trade or simply lovea goodhomeimprovement project, chances areyou'veheard of us.We’retheHuws Gray Group– home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray,Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, 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 – wecouldn’tdo it without our peopleandthat’swhere you come in!

We’relooking for aSales Personto join the team at our Oakhambranch.Oursales peoplethrive on great conversations, building lasting relationships, and driving branch success.

Whatyou’llbe doing:

Building connections- with customers in person, over the phone, and in thebranch oryard,providingexpert 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-maintainingwell-stocked, inviting displays

Collaborating-acrossthe branch with your colleagues,including yard and counter sales, to support the team

We’rehappy 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’llalways listen with an open mind—andthere’sno judgment in asking.

Whatyou’llbring:

We celebrate individuality and know your personality and strengths matter just as much as your experience. You’ll bring some previous customer service experience, and while sales experience or knowledge of building materials would be a bonus, it isn’t essential. If you enjoy helping customers, have an interest in building materials and are keen to learn, we’ll give you all the training and support you need to grow and succeed in the role.

The right person will also bring strong time keeping, natural organisation and clear communication skills. You’ll listen well, show genuine enthusiasm and maintain sharp attention to detail. Driven, passionate and customer focused, you’ll adapt your approach to suit each individual and deliver a positive, personalised experience every time.

What’sin it for you:

We believegreat workshould be recognised and rewarded.Here’swhat you can expect:

• A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays

• Company bonus scheme,based on performance

• Contributory pensionandlife assurance

• Discountsonhigh street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants,gymsand cinemas

• Colleague discountacross our group brands

• Attraction and traveldiscounts

• Training and developmentprogrammes 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,smarterand better at serving our customers.

We’reproud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whetheryou’rebased 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.