At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, find the right parts, and keep the branch running smoothly.
- Company: Join a family-run business where your work genuinely matters.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, staff discounts, and health cash plan.
- Other info: Great training opportunities and genuine career progression based on performance.
- Why this job: Be part of a focused team and help customers with their needs.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and an interest in cars or sales experience.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 25000 £ per year.
Join a family‑run business where your work genuinely matters.
Salary: £29,998.80 – £35,884.99 per year
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri) + alternate Saturdays
Location: Burton
What you’ll be doing: This is a hands‑on role at the heart of our branch. You’ll be serving customers on the counter and over the phone, understanding what they need, finding the right parts and making sure they leave happy. You’ll work closely with the logistics team to keep orders moving and help keep the branch running smoothly every day. If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, and being part of a busy, focused team — you’ll feel right at home here.
Who we’re looking for:
- Communicates well and enjoys talking to customers
- Can pick up systems quickly
- Has an interest in cars/mechanics or previous experience in sales/advice work
- Stays calm under pressure
- Brings a positive, reliable, “team‑first” attitude
Experience with MAM or similar software is helpful, but not essential.
Training & progression: Every new starter begins with our SDL Sales Academy, where you’ll learn everything you need to do the job with confidence. You’ll spend time at our Academy of Excellence in Clay Cross, meet the teams who support the branches, and get hands‑on product and systems training. We promote people based on attitude and performance, not how long they’ve been here.
For example:
- Jordan joined with no experience and is now a Branch Supervisor
- Hannah moved from retail and is now a Senior Sales Advisor
Your progression is genuinely in your hands.
What we offer:
- Alongside a Competitive Salary, You’ll Receive
- Bonus schemes
- Staff discount across SDL shops
- Health Cash Plan (claim back on dental, optical, physio etc)
- Discounts on retail, gyms, travel, entertainment and more
- 3% employer pension contribution
- Company‑branded uniform
- 24/7 employee advice line & GP phone access
- Death in Service cover
- Extra holidays for long service
Hours: 42.5 hours per week Monday–Friday between 7am–6pm Every other Saturday (5 hours) 30‑minute meal break each day.
Apply SDL Car Parts are working exclusively with AKA Recruitment. If your CV matches the role, we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.
Buxton - Parts Sales Advisor in Burton upon Trent employer: SDL Car Parts
Join SDL Car Parts, a family-run business where your contributions truly matter. Located in Burton, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through our SDL Sales Academy, ensuring you have the skills and confidence to excel. With competitive salaries, generous benefits including a health cash plan, and a focus on promoting from within, you'll find a rewarding career path in a team-oriented environment that values your input and development.
