Wholesale Sales Assistant

JobStart Scheme; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fashion wholesale company in Craigavon seeks a Wholesale Sales Assistant to manage and grow customer accounts while providing administrative support. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, experience in the fashion industry, and be proficient in Excel and Word. Required skills include negotiation, resilience, and a full clean driving license. The role offers flexible working hours up to 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with customers and handle inquiries professionally.
• Experience in customer service and sales.
• Ability to work to a budget.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Build and grow new customer accounts.
• Quoting prices as needed.
• Attend sales meetings.
• Liaise with the Sales Director.

Skills

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Good listening skills

High level of resilience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Presentation and negotiation skills

Self-management skills

Interest in the fashion industry

Skilled in Excel and Word

Experience in the fashion industry

Full clean driving license

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: ARDWICK PARTNERSHIP LTD.Ardwick Partnership represents a number of leading fashion brands in the Irish market. With a wide customer base across the island, the Wholesale Sales Assistant will work closely with the Sales Director to manage and grow these accounts. You will also provide administrative support and in doing so deliver outstanding customer service both to our customers and the brands we represent. The candidate will also be tasked with identifying new customers and servicing these accounts. This will involve time on the telephone and on the road making customer visits. You will also be tasked with placing orders on our systems, so a strong grasp of Work & Excel is crucial.To excel in this position, you should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Being able to engage with customers, address their inquiries, and handle any concerns or complaints professionally and promptly is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining excellent working relationships with existing customers.
• Building and maintaining a steady growth of new customers.
• Quoting prices to customers as and when required.
• Working closely to a budget as set by the Sales Director.
• Being the first point of contact for customer issues.
• Negotiating with customers to achieve the best price for both the company and the customer.
• Attendance at monthly sales meetings.
• Ensure that excellent customer relationships are maintained, by being available for customer queries as and when required.
• Liaison with the Sales Director on a continuous basis.
• Attend sales meetings and place orders on our system.

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Good listening skills and attention to details.
• High level of resilience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flourish in a competitive industry.
• Ability to achieve desired results both individually and as a part of a team.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Good self-management skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• An interest in the fashion industry.
• Skilled in Excel & Word.
• Experience in the Fashion industry.
• Full clean driving licence.

Further Information

The Employer is: ARDWICK PARTNERSHIP LTD.JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours InformationStandard Hours: Up to 25 hours per week.Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH.If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1739563 Job Sector Sales,Customer Service and Call Centre Area Co Armagh Location Craigavon Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 14/10/2025 Closing date 24/11/2025 Worktime 9am - 2pm, to be confirmed

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025