Technical Sales Advisor

Wolseley UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant in Edinburgh is seeking a Technical Sales Advisor to provide sales and expert advice. The role offers a competitive salary alongside substantial benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and health support initiatives. Candidates should have sales experience and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with no weekend work required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave increasing with service

Healthcare access

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Industry or merchant experience is desirable.
• Proven experience in sales or customer service role.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the team by communicating effectively.
• Provide sales and expert advice from a technical view.
• Quote accurate prices to customers within an agreed timescale.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Problem-solving

Team player

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Technical Sales Advisor - Edinburgh - Pipe Centre

So, who are we? We are Wolseley Pipe Centre - 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 competitive 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!

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the team by communicating effectively and by working to achieve shared objectives.

• Aware of branch targets and objectives.

• Provide sales and expert advice from a technical view.

• Deal with complex requests that require problem solving and extensive knowledge of products.

• Quote accurate prices to customers within an agreed timescale

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 17:00pm. No weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Industry or merchant experience is desirable

• 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!