Technical Sales Advisor

Wolseley UK; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist trade merchant is looking for a Technical Sales Advisor in Oxford Botley. You will provide technical sales advice, manage complex customer requests, and assist customers directly. Ideal candidates have sales or customer service experience, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. This permanent full-time role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Generous pension scheme up to 9%

Bonuses potential

Enhanced maternity/adoption leave

Healthcare access

Discounts on high street

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Industry or merchant experience advantageous.
• Proven experience in sales or customer service role.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Dependable team player with a strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and expert advice from a technical view.
• Deal with complex customer requests.
• Source and get quotes from suppliers for parts and materials.
• Assist customers on the trade counter.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Problem-solving

Job description

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Technical Sales Advisor - Oxford Botley - Pipe

So, who are we?

We are Pipe 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 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!

As a Technical Sales Advisor based in Oxford Botley you’ll be responsible for:

• Provide sales and expert advice from a technical view.

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

• Speaking to suppliers to source and get quotes on cost for parts, materials and special order items for customers

• Assisting customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing product advice and recommendations

This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 17:00pm with 1 hour break. No weekend work required.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Industry or merchant experience would be advantageous

• 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!