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Technical Sales Advisor

Wolseley UK Limited, Viables, Basingstoke and Deane

Technical Sales Advisor

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Wolseley UK Limited, Viables, Basingstoke and Deane

  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted today, 31 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 24424_JR111321

Full Job Description

Salary:

£24,616 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Technical Sales Advisor - Basingstoke - Plumb Centre

So, who are we? We are Plumb Centre a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.  

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.   

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more! 

 As a Technical Sales Advisor based in Basingstoke (RG22 4DQ) you’ll be responsible for:  

  • Providing excellent service, establishing strong relationships with customers, colleagues and suppliers.

  • Serving customers on the trade counter, establishing their needs and offering product recommendations.

  • Proactively seeking opportunities to grow sales within the branch, working with both existing and new customers.

  • General warehouse duties, including picking and packing orders, putting away deliveries and merchandising displays to a high standard which at times could involve manual handling.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday either 7am - 4pm or 8am - 5pm along with 1 in 2 Saturday mornings 8am - 12noon paid at overtime.

 And here’s what we’d like you to have: 

  • Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking with customers.

  • Sales or customer service experience is beneficial

  • Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.

  • A hands-on approach, using initiative when needed to work as part of a small team and support in other areas of the branch.

 We look forward to receiving your application!