At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, drive sales, and manage stock in a dynamic trade environment.
- Company: Join Plumb Centre, part of the leading Wolseley Group, focused on people and customer care.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, generous leave, and health perks.
- Other info: Full-time role with a positive work culture and excellent career development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and growth opportunities in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Sales experience, customer service skills, and a willingness to learn are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24161 - 29531 £ per year.
We are Plumb Centre, part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.
In addition to the £26,695 salary, there are also benefits on tap – including:
- Annual leave (increasing with length of service)
- A generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%)
- Potential to earn bonuses
- Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
- Access to a great range of online and high street discounts
- Free access to healthcare
- Our popular YuLife app
- Our Cycle to Work scheme
As a Sales Assistant based in our Poole branch, you’ll be responsible for:
- Serving customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing product recommendations
- Responding to customer enquiries via phone & email promptly and courteously, with a proactive attitude
- Making outbound phone calls to previous customers to regain their business
- Actively identifying and pursuing opportunities to drive sales within the branch, engaging both new and existing customers
- General warehouse duties including booking incoming stock onto the system, putting it away, and picking and packing customer orders which will involve manual handling of heavy stock e.g. boilers, radiators, sinks, and toilets
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 07.30am - 5.00pm and Saturday mornings on a rota basis 08.00am - 12.00pm.
Here’s what we’d like you to have:
- Plumbing & Heating knowledge is ideal
- Previous Face to Face sales and customer service experience
- Warehouse experience
- The ability to deliver outstanding customer service
- To be a team player who is happy to assist in all areas to ensure the smooth running of the branch
- Eagerness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and a strong work ethic
- To be comfortable lifting heavy items
Sales Assistant in Bournemouth employer: Wolseley Group
The Wolseley Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Brimsdown where teamwork and employee well-being are prioritised. With competitive salaries, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and a pension scheme, employees are supported in their professional growth while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.
