Sales Advisor

Sales Advisor - Oldham - Plumb Centre

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.

In addition to the competitive salary of £25,652 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, 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 Sales Advisor based in Oldham, you'll be responsible for:

• Serving customers on the trade counter by identifying their requirements and providing product recommendations.
• Handling customer enquiries via phone and email efficiently, courteously and with a can-do attitude.
• Actively identifying and pursuing opportunities to drive sales within the branch, engaging both new and existing customers
• General warehouse duties including picking & packing customer orders, unpacking and putting away deliveries and ensuring high standards are maintained in the branch.

This is a full time, permanent role working 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm and 1 in 2 Saturday mornings on a rota basis 8am - 12noon paid at overtime.

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

• Merchant or industry experience is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to engage with customers.
• Previous experience in sales or customer service is advantageous.
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow with the training we offer.
• Willingness to work as a part of a team and to take on a diverse role.

Please be aware that we are extending the application period for this role until the new year. Consequently, interviews will not be held until then. Rest assured, we will review your application, but this process may take a bit longer than usual. If you don't hear from us right away, please don't worry. In the meantime, we hope you have a wonderful festive break!

We shall look forward to receiving your application!