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City Plumbing

27d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Bristol

AI generated summary

  • You should thrive in a team, focus on results, and have integrity. Previous experience in sales or assisting customers is ideal.
  • You will assist in achieving sales targets, serve customers at the trade counter, handle telesales, maintain housekeeping standards, and occasionally take on driving duties.

Requirements

  • As a Sales Assistant, you’ll enjoy working within a team and have a dedicated focus on driving results, whilst being committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.
  • Ideally you’ll have previous experience of selling or assisting customers with purchases.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager with achieving and exceeding sales targets at optimum margins.
  • Ensuring we maintain high standards, creating and maintaining a loyal customer base and providing a first class service.
  • Assisting with the general duties within the branch such as serving customers on the trade counter, telesales and ensuring the housekeeping standards are maintained both on the trade counter and warehousing.
  • You may be required to take on general driving duties when required.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Sales Assistant?

The main responsibility of a Sales Assistant is to deliver an outstanding level of customer service, maximize sales at every opportunity, and assist with general duties within the branch.

Is previous sales experience required for this role?

Ideally, previous experience in selling or assisting customers with purchases is preferred, but not mandatory.

What type of working environment can I expect as a Sales Assistant?

You can expect an inclusive and collaborative team environment focused on driving results while having fun along the way.

What benefits does City Plumbing offer to Sales Assistants?

City Plumbing offers a comprehensive benefits package including bonuses, discounts at various retailers, life assurance, mental health support, flexible working options, and opportunities for career development.

Are driving duties part of the Sales Assistant role?

Yes, taking on general driving duties may be required when necessary.

How does City Plumbing promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

City Plumbing is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity, encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work.

What support does the company provide for employee mental health?

The company offers Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme to support the well-being of its employees.

Is a background check required for this position?

Yes, a Basic Criminal Record Disclosure will be undertaken for candidates offered employment within branches that make deliveries for British Gas after the acceptance of an offer.

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City Plumbing

Your local national plumbers' merchant.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

City Plumbing has built on its reputation of selling quality products and providing expert service to the Plumbing and Heating trade for more than 25 years. Our award winning business spans the trade, home improvement and DIY markets. We began trading in 1981 from a single site in Salisbury, Wiltshire and have rapidly grown the business to approximately 3,500 colleagues across more than 370 branches and sites around the UK. And 250 of our locations also have fitted bathroom showrooms and we have a growing number of branches now offering an electrical range. We are always open 24/7 offering more than 20,000 products at www.cityplumbing.co.uk where customers can purchase and have full management of their trade account. City Plumbing is part of Highbourne Group, and is led by Dave Evans, Chief Executive Officer. Highbourne group serves trade customers and consumers across the new build, social housing and repairs and maintenance sectors of the residential and commercial construction categories.