At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, provide product advice, and drive sales in a dynamic trade environment.
- Company: Join Plumb Centre, part of the Wolseley Group, a leading trade merchant.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, generous leave, and health perks.
- Other info: Full-time role with excellent career growth opportunities and a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping customers and developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales, customer service, and a willingness to learn.
Salary: £26,695 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Sales Assistant - Newmarket (CB8 7ER) - Plumb Centre
So, who are we? 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 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 our Newmarket branch, you’ll be responsible for:
- Serving customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing advice and 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 08.00am - 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
We look forward to receiving your application!
Sales Advisor in Newmarket employer: Wolseley
Wolseley is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering a competitive salary alongside generous benefits such as a matched pension scheme and enhanced family leave. Our vibrant work culture in Walton on Thames fosters collaboration and development through initiatives like the Wolseley Talent Guild, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive in their career while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
