At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales and deliver top-notch customer service in a vibrant retail environment.
- Company: Join Arco, a market leader in health and safety products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days holiday, and discounts at high street retailers.
- Other info: Enjoy opportunities for progression and community volunteering days.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience and grow your career with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Sales experience and strong IT skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27976 - 27976 £ per year.
About The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, working within a unique retail environment for a market‑leading business? Arco have a fantastic opportunity for a part time Branch Sales Advisor to join the team, working from our store in Leeds. As a Branch Sales Advisor you will deliver high levels of customer service, and actively drive sales activity, improving customer loyalty and growing Arco’s profitability. The Branch Sales Advisor role is a full time position for 40 hours a week over 5 days, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00. The store is open on Saturday mornings so every so often we may require you to work a Saturday morning. Don’t worry if you don’t know much about the health and safety industry or personal protective equipment (PPE), as we’ll teach you all there is to know, and provide you with a platform to learn, develop and grow. This role can lead to future progression within Arco.
Key Responsibilities
- Carrying out outbound calls to customers to build relationships and drive revenue through accounts
- Supporting the Territory Account Manager with local customers
- Providing high levels of customer service and build strong customer relationships
- Supporting with opening accounts, providing quotations and customer account management
- Driving sales through customer calling, leaflet distribution and other sales activity
- Managing cash in line with company policies and procedures including cashing up, processing refunds and supporting with the banking collection
- Following merchandising principles, including pricing, campaign set ups and ensuring product displays are well maintained
- Assisting with control of stock, including processing of deliveries, click and collect and actioning weekly stock counts
- Supporting Branch operations including stock preparation, stock management and restocking of customer sites (where required)
- Complying with and being an advocate for Health & Safety and Security at all times
Benefits
- A starting salary of £27,976 plus bonus
- 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (Pro‑Rata)
- Opportunity to purchase 5 additional days annual leave each calendar year (subject to qualifying salary)
- 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days (pro rata for part time) every year
- An excellent pension and Life Assurance scheme
- A huge range of high street retailer discounts to help with cost of living via MyArco Perks
- Free, 24‑hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to our Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development
- Long‑term service awards – we’re proud to have employees who have worked for us for 40 years
Qualifications
- Experience of sales, either over the phone or face to face
- Strong IT skills; Microsoft Word, Excel etc. and the ability to learn new software
- UK driving licence is advantageous but not a necessity for this role
Branch Sales Advisor — Growth Path & Perks employer: Arco Recruitment
Arco is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a supportive and dynamic retail environment in Leeds. With a strong focus on customer service, the company offers competitive benefits including a generous salary, extensive holiday allowance, and opportunities for career progression, all while fostering a culture of teamwork and community involvement. Join us to be part of a market-leading business that values your contributions and invests in your future.
