Internal Sales Assistant - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Jewson

Jewson

Verified Company

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for a customer focused proactive salesperson, who enjoys working as part of a team to join us as an
Internal Sales Advisor to help drive the branch forward.

It is a varied role including both account management and proactive sales,
so some sales experience is essential.

In other words, someone who is a team player, has a willingness to learn and enthusiasm to thrive within our team in
Jewson in
Milton Keynes.

This is an essential role within the branch network and an important support to the whole branch team.

You'll be the face (and voice) of the business, often the first point of contact a customer has with us.

You'll chat with customers throughout the day, both on the phone and in branch, helping them find the materials they need for their projects and converting these into orders.

HOURS OF WORK
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday 8:00am - 12:00 noon (every second week)

What will I be doing?

Our branches are busy places, with lots going on inside and out, and whilst the exact duties may vary here is a taster of the role.

Developing relationships with both new and current customers
Managing your own Portfolio of customers
Contacting current and lapsed customers to see how we can support them
Preparing quotes
Processing orders through to completion
Recognising potential new customers and getting touch
Working behind the trade counter when required
Every now and then taking part in stock checks
Helping out in different areas of the branch (training will be provided) during absences, sickness or busy periods

Is this role right for me?
First and foremost, we always want to recruit great people that really understand our values and ways of working.

Experience within our industry is not essential, we are committed to providing you with the full tools and support required to carry out your role within Jewson.

So if you have a passion for delivering great customer service, always look to put the customer first; can build trust and are able to proactively seek out solutions that are right for our customers, then you are likely to be a great fit

This role is working with Jewson part of the STARK Group. We are a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe.

We connect suppliers of heavy building materials with the professional craftsmen who build, renovate, and maintain the cities of tomorrow.

At STARK Group, we have a strong culture that is built on passionate and dedicated people who thrive in taking responsibility and challenging status quo.

We are convinced that our continued success relies on the diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds that our employees bring to their everyday work.

The value of equal opportunity is embedded in the way we do business and retain talent groupwide. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome everyone with respect and an open mind.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

Milton Keynes, MK2 2PP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

This role might see you work in other areas of the branch, are you happy working in a warehouse/yard environment?
This is a busy branch with lots going on so this role can be quite hands on and diverse from a point of view of role requirements, are you happy with this?

Work authorisation: