Sales Assistant - Timber / Builders Merchant
Ower, Southampton
£27,500 - £32,500 per annum
Full Time, Permanent
Are you enthusiastic, friendly, and ready to dive into the world of timber? Our client is on the lookout for a motivated individual to join their Southampton branch (SO51). They are a friendly crew that values teamwork, hard work, and delivering top-notch service to their customers.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Sales with a smile: let your personality shine! Assist customers at the counter and help with quotes over email and phone.
* Load & Unload: Support customers with loading timber and unloading deliveries as needed.
* Forklift Skills: Drive a forklift (they can provide training!)
* Keep it neat & tidy: They all do their bit, so you will be required to muck in and help keep the yard clean, safe, and looking sharp!
* Work hours - Monday – Thursday 07.30 – 17.00, Friday – 07.30 – 16.30. You will be required to work every sixth Saturday morning from 08.00 – 13.00 at the Ower branch
What You Bring to the Table:
* Sales or Yard experience is a big plus as far as we are concerned!
* Experience in a builder’s merchants or timber trade industry would be fantastic, but not essential.
* Basic computer skills to help with quotes.
* A can-do attitude and a willingness to learn is a star quality here.
What is in it for You:
* Pay: £27,500 - £32,500 per year (with a performance bonus) depending on experience.
* Employee and store discounts
* Free on site parking
* Start date: early 2025
If you have read this and you are ready to make a difference in a team that values your input and commitment to getting the job done, then they would love to hear from you. Apply now to start a fulfilling, full-time role.