Branch Sales Assistant, Newcastle under lyme

Branch Sales Assistant Newcastle Under Lyme Salary - £Competitive Are you a confident Sales Assistant with experience in the Timber and Building sector? Are you looking for a new sales role with fantastic progression opportunities? Are you able to deliver excellent customer service? Our prestigious client with 180 years? trading experience are looking for a Sales Assistant to join their branch in Newcastle Under Lyme. They are renowned for providing not only the widest range of products, but reliable expertise, service and knowledge. With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, kitchens and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, our client is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value. Duties Serving customers both in the yard and on the sales counter and building relationships, repeat business and add-on sales Responsibility for minimising stock losses by checking customer vehicles before they leave the site Loading and unloading delivery vehicles Picking and checking customer order collections Moving stock to storage areas Keeping work areas clean and tidy ? complying with health and safety policy and procedure at all times Answering queries from commercial customers or members of the public Maintaining a well-stocked, clean, tidy and safe working environment, adhering to the Company?s health and safety policy and procedure at all times Working closely and effectively with the Branch team including the Internal Sales team with regard to enquiries and order processing Any other duties deemed as reasonable within the scope of the job role Required Skills and Experience Experience of working within a Timber/Builder?s Merchant is an advantage, although full training can be provided for the right applicant Proven sales experience Computer literate Flexible attitude Honest, motivated, good communicator with a desire to succeed with a dynamic and progressive business Warehouse and customer service experience A clean driving licence Sideloader or forklift licence (desirable)