Mercia is an impressive showroom selling kitchens, bathrooms and tiles, based on the southern outskirts of Wells. We supply a wide range of tiles and provide a refurbishment service for kitchens and bathrooms.
We are seeking a conscientious and self-motivated person to join our team. Are you someone who enjoys building rewarding relationships with customers and takes delight in a job well done, who takes initiative and has a can do attitude? If so we would love to hear from you. In return we offer a varied and interesting position with the opportunity to develop new skills working as part of a small, dedicated and very friendly team.
Role Activities
- Key retail sales person, aiding customers with product advice and installation recommendations for wall and floor coverings, particularly tiles.
- Kitchen and Bathroom project lead taker, engaging customers on the shop floor to confidently introduce them to our products and brands and book a consultation with a member of the team
- Raising Purchase Orders to fulfil customer and stock requirements.
- Receiving supplier deliveries and allocating products to customer orders and stock.
- Maintaining stock records and flagging up when key products require reordering.
- Delivering customer orders.
- Actively maintain, clean and develop the kitchen, bathroom and tile displays in accordance with the business requirements.
Person profile
The successful applicant will have:
- Minimum 2 years retail experience, preferably within the buildings or Home Improvements sector.
- A friendly and outgoing nature, able to gauge the customer and adjust your engagement and delivery method(s) to make them feel welcome and valued.
- A good command of English, both spoken and written.
- Accurate numeracy skills, particularly in calculating areas and relating them to quantities.
- A positive work ethic and integrity.
- A full driving licence with no convictions.
You will be:
- Well organised, have excellent time management and be smartly presented.
- Physically fit; you must be able to cope with regular heavy lifting.
- Show a keenness to learn and develop new skills.
- Able to integrate well a small team taking your fair share of the workload.
Working Hours
We have one full time position available; to include at least every other Saturday.
The showroom is open 09.00-17.00, Monday to Friday and 09.00-13.00, Saturday.
No Sunday working, ever. Currently, no Bank Holiday weekend working, although this is always under review. 25 days holiday and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus 4 days paid sick leave.
Training
Product and skills training will be provided as necessary.
Application
Please apply with your CV through Indeed, including a covering letter telling us why you would like this job and what you would bring to the role.
Engagement
We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible and we will arrange interviews when potential candidates are recognised.
Pay
Pay will be rewarded on relevant experience offered. There will be a 3 month probationary period.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.80-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you included a covering letter telling us why you would like this job and what you would bring to the role?
Experience:
- Retail sales: 2 years (required)
- customer service: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
