Branch Sales Assistant

Our client is a leading distributor of heating, ventilation and heat recovery units. They have seen significant growth, hence this vacancy to work in a new branch based in Southampton.

You will provide excellent sales and customer service in-store and by phone, prepare customer quotations, order goods and negotiate with suppliers, pick customer orders and be responsible for managing goods in and out of the store. You’ll build relationships with customers, prepare merchandising displays and offer expert advice on products.

We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude and the energy to get things done. Someone hungry to learn new things, who’s keen to make something of their career, and enjoys going above and beyond to make a customer’s day.You’ll need to be good with people, a strong team player and willing to go the extra mile to help our customers get the job done.Role & Responsibilities:

• Serving customers on the trade counter
• Internal sales / answering the telephone
• Preparing customer quotations
• Purchase ordering and supplier negotiation
• Customer order picking
• Goods in / out responsibilities

Experience:

• Experience is preferable but not essential
• Strong work ethic and initiative
• Ability to work under pressure