Trade Sales Assistant

Selco; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders merchant in Peterborough is looking for a Trade Sales Assistant to deliver outstanding customer service and support store sales. The role involves teamwork to maximize sales opportunities and maintain effective quote management. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a customer-first attitude. This position comes with competitive benefits and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Colleague Discount

Holiday Buy Scheme

Paid Volunteer Leave

Enhanced Family Leave Pay

Free Breakfast

Apprenticeships & Career Development

Refer a Friend Bonus

Enhanced Pension Scheme

EarlyPay

Profit-Based Bonus Scheme

ShareSave Scheme

Retail & Leisure Discounts

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills in a team environment.
• Strong communication for managing customer interactions.
• Ability to maintain an effective quote bank.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service during interactions.
• Manage customer communications to drive sales.
• Explore sales opportunities to maximize sales and margins.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Trade Sales Assistant

Location: Peterborough

Discipline: Trade Desk

Salary: Starting rate £26,715 pro rata (£13.70 p/h)

Job ref: 114078

Published: 1 day ago

What You'll Be Doing

• Working as part of a team providing excellent customer service wherever there is interaction with one of our customers
• Customer communication management is utilised to drive Store sales
• Ensure a working and effective quote bank is maintained
• All sales opportunities and large-scale projects explored to maximise sales and margin
• The contracted hours for this role are 37 or more.

Rewards & Benefits

At Selco Builders Warehouse, we believe in rewarding our colleagues with a benefits package that truly makes a difference. Here’s what you’ll enjoy when you join our team:

Work-Life Balance & Extras

• Colleague Discount - Enjoy discounts at Selco and other Grafton Group businesses to help with home improvements.
• Holiday Buy Scheme - Purchase extra holiday and spread the cost over 12 months.
• Paid Volunteer Leave - Take time off to give back to a cause close to your heart.
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay - Extra support for maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments.
• Free Breakfast - Start your day right with access to our in-store and office pantries.
• Apprenticeships & Career Development - Learn, grow, and take your career to the next level.
• Refer a Friend Bonus - Know someone great? Earn a bonus when they join our team!

Financial Benefits

• Enhanced Pension Scheme - We match every 1% above the statutory 5% that you contribute.
• EarlyPay - Access your earned wages before payday when you need them.
• Profit-Based Bonus Scheme - We work hard and celebrate success with quarterly and yearly bonuses.
• ShareSave Scheme - Share in the success you help create! Save from just £5 a month and have the option to become a Grafton Group Plc shareholder.
• Retail & Leisure Discounts - Save on groceries, restaurants, cinema tickets, theme parks, utilities and more!

Health & Wellbeing

• Health Cash Plan - We cover the cost of a plan that lets you claim cash back on everyday medical treatments like dental, optical, and prescriptions. Plus, access video consultations with a GP.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free and confidential support, including counselling, financial guidance, and legal advice.
• Life Assurance - Protection for your loved ones should the unexpected happen.
• Gym Discounts - Save up to 25% at hundreds of health clubs nationwide.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - Get a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice, saving on tax and making commuting easier.

About Us

Looking to build a career with a company that’s proud to support the nation’s tradespeople? At Selco Builders Warehouse, we’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic, down-to-earth individuals who bring a positive, team-first attitude to everything they do!

We’re a well-established name in the industry with a strong store network across the UK—and we’re continuing to invest in our people, our business, and our future. It’s a busy, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, but you’ll be surrounded by great colleagues and backed by a superb reward and benefits package.

We’re committed to being a truly inclusive employer. That means creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to thrive—regardless of background or experience. Health and Safety remains our top priority, and we’ll always support our colleagues in doing their best work, safely.