We are a well-established family run business in Preston specialising in the sale of Industrial Power Tools & Architectural Ironmongery, serving public & trade for over 30 years.
Job description
We are looking to recruit a full time, experienced Trade Counter Sales Person to join our team. We are a well-established family run business in Preston specialising in the sale of Industrial Power Tools & Architectural Ironmongery, serving public & trade for over 30 years.
Job Role includes:
- Serving customers on the trade counter
- Advising customers on the right products based on their needs
- Sales order entry on the computer system
- Electronic Stock Management (stock taking, booking orders in, adding new products etc.)
- Processing payments via Card & Cash
- Placing orders with suppliers
- Raising purchase orders
- Dealing with sales enquiries via phone, email or face to face
- Visiting customers and potential customers when necessary to deliver orders and generate sales
- Merchandising in the shop & showroom
- Some manual handling
- General housekeeping
Skills/Qualities required:
- Experience in Power & Hand Tools is essential
- Computer literacy skills including sending emails, using supplier websites and using our EPOS system with relevant training
- Reliable & hard working
- Must be approachable and have a positive attitude
- Must be able to use own initiative
- Willing to learn
Hours:
Monday Friday 7.30am 4.30pm OR 8am 5pm (alternate weeks)
Saturdays 8.00am 12.00pm (every other week alternative)
Holidays:
20 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays & Christmas break.
Competitive salary negotiable dependant on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability