Job Description

Sales Administrator

Cirencester Christmas Trees is a family run seasonal business selling Christmas trees and decorations to businesses and domestic customers for over 30 years. Year on year the area we cover has increased so no longer do we just supply to the local villages and towns (Cirencester, Tetbury & Stroud) in close proximity to our premises, we also deliver to Cheltenham and many other locations within Gloucestershire stretching into bordering Wiltshire.

We are currently looking to recruit a Seasonal Sales Assistant to perform the day to day duties of a sales role required for the busy seasonal period running up to Christmas, starting middle of November approximately. The job role is fast paced, manual and incorporates being outside in all weather, so the love of the outdoors is essential. It is also split with the administration side of the role so an element will also be sat at a desk working on a computer.

The position is for full days, throughout the week with the option to work on weekends, depending on the rota, 9am - 6pm. It is a position that is only for the run up to Christmas.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out the following duties:

Assisting customers over the telephone with their queries and taking orders, processing telephone and website orders, creating a delivery schedule and delivery round so local knowledge for the area is essential.

Assisting customers with the selection of their Christmas tree. Upselling accompanying purchases (stands, decorations & lights)

You will be required to unwrap the trees and manually handle them.

(Training given for all aspects of the job role)

Experience & skills

Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook

Experience working with customers

Physically fit, practical and able bodied

Excellent communication skills in person, over the telephone and email

A willingness to learn & commitment to the job role

Outdoors person

Full UK driving license

Works well in a team and under pressure

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of pay

Extra hours can be worked in the evenings and on weekends

Due to the short selling period we are looking for a suitable candidate who is self-employed, can work during the working day, committed to the job and have a love of the outdoors.

Please apply as soon as possible as interviews are taking place with the successful candidate being appointed with immediate effect.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 weeks

Pay: Up to 15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person