Trade Sales Assistant

Selco; Leicester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague Discount

Holiday Buy Scheme

Free Breakfast

Apprenticeships & Career Development

Refer a Friend Bonus

Job summary

Selco Builders Warehouse in Leicester is seeking a Part Time Trade Sales Assistant to join our Trade Desk. The role focuses on delivering excellent customer service, handling customer communications to drive store sales, and maintaining a working quote bank to maximise margins.

You will explore sales opportunities and large-scale projects to increase revenue, with 20 hours per week and flexible weekends. The position offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for development and

Responsibilities

• 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 20 hours per week. Working flexible shifts including 1 in 3 weekends.

Job description

Part Time Trade Sales Assistant

Location: Leicester

Discipline: Trade Desk

Salary: Starting rate £26,227.50 pro rata (£13.45 p/h)

Job ref: 130478

Published: about 19 hours 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 20 hours per week. Working flexible shifts including 1 in 3 weekends.

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.