At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, provide product recommendations, and manage stock in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Wolseley, a leading trade merchant with a focus on people and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, generous leave, and health perks.
- Other info: Full-time role with a supportive team and excellent career development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience and opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and a willingness to learn are key.
The predicted salary is between 26509 - 27500 £ per year.
Salary: £26,695 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
We are Wolseley, 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 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 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
- Popular YuLife app
- Cycle to Work scheme
As a Sales Assistant based in Oxford, Botley, you will be responsible for:
- Serving customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing product recommendations and quotations.
- Responding to customer enquiries via phone and email, providing quotes promptly and courteously, with a proactive attitude.
- General warehouse duties including booking incoming stock onto the systems, putting it away, and picking and packing customer orders, which will involve manual handling of heavy items.
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00am to 5:00pm and on a rota basis for Saturdays, working 8:00am - 12:00pm, paid as overtime.
Here’s what we’d like you to have:
- Prior industry/merchant experience would be advantageous.
- Previous face-to-face sales and customer service experience.
- Warehouse experience.
- 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.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Sales Assistant in Banbury employer: Wolseley
Wolseley is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering a competitive salary of £26,695 plus bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. Located in Oxford, Botley, our work culture fosters collaboration and development through initiatives like the Wolseley Talent Guild, while also promoting health and wellness with access to healthcare and various employee discounts. Join us to be part of a supportive team where your contributions are valued and career advancement is encouraged.
