Job Description

We are looking for a

Counter Sales Assistant

to join our team in

Brighouse

on a

full-time, permanent position.

The role of

Counter Sales Assistant

involves providing an excellent customer service within all branch departments focusing on sales growth and the development of customer relationships both face to face and via the telephone. We would welcome applications from people with either relevant experience or with the right attitude to learn and train in order to progress within the Group.

Myers Building & Timber Supplies

a reputable builder's merchant has 17 branches throughout Yorkshire and is part of the family owned Myers Group. We are looking to recruit a motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our committed and experienced team supplying a whole range of building materials. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful family business with strong links to the local community.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive hourly rate of pay plus fantastic benefits including;

Excellent Holiday Allowance (including day off on your birthday) which increases with length of Service up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays. Buy/Sell Holiday Allowance. Pension Scheme. Training & Development Programs to help meet your career ambitions. Staff Discounts at All Our Builders Merchants. Access to Our Employee Assistance Program 24/7. Free Physio Treatment as/when required. Full uniform and PPE provided. On Site Parking. We close over Christmas & New Year, so our employees get a nice long break over the festive period.

Applications for this role are invited from individuals who:

Have previous experience of working within a trade environment Are enthusiastic with a desire to work in a busy sales environment Are customer focused Enjoy working as part of a team

Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the delivery of the MBTS sales and margin targets whilst maintaining a value proposition for the customer Contribute to a proactive culture of H&S, ensuring everyone in the team complies with the Company HSE policies and procedures Liaise proactively with customers on a day to day basis and undertake all counter sales functions in order to fulfil customers' needs Maintain pro-active contact with both existing and prospective branch customers: dealing with enquiries, exploring leads, addressing issues Create quotations and proactively chase a decision Maximise sales by continually expanding orders and up selling on all transactions. Ensure all orders received are entered into the trading system accurately Work effectively with the external sales team to ensure they are kept informed of any developments relevant to their accounts Maximise sales opportunities for related products and Group cross selling Ensure that cash and payment systems are followed in accordance with company procedures and policies Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information about competitor activity and pricing Carry out daily stock counting of at least one bin location and liaise with the Branch Manager to investigate and address any variances Ensure the upkeep of all merchandising to maximise sales, customer satisfaction and appearance Any other reasonable duties which may be required by the Company from time to time, as instructed by or under the direction of your line manager

To become our Counter Sales Assistant you must have the following skills, experience and attributes

:

Excellent communication skills Must be self-driven and genuine with a positive attitude. Must have a desire to interact with customers and sell the benefits of the company IT literate Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload. The ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships Previous customer service experience or knowledge of building products would be beneficial, but is not essential
Unfortunately, we cannot respond to all applications so if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.65 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Experience:

Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person