At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve customers, provide product advice, and drive sales in a dynamic branch 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: Fixed term contract until May 2027 with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and a positive attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 24161 - 29531 £ per year.
Salary: £26,695 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Fixed Term Contract until May 2027
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 Loughborough 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 Fixed Term Contract until May 2027 working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08.00am - 4.30pm and alternate Saturday mornings on a rota basis 08.00am - 12.00pm.
Here's what we'd like you to have:
- A Driving Licence is beneficial
- 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 Loughborough employer: wolseleyuk
Burdens, as part of the Wolseley Group, is an exceptional employer that values its employees by fostering a supportive work culture in Hemel Hempstead. With a focus on employee growth and development, we offer comprehensive training and advancement opportunities, alongside competitive benefits that ensure a rewarding work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are recognised and appreciated.
