Sales Assistant / Office & Sales Support
Bethersden, Kent | Full Time | 36-45 hours per week
We are looking for a keen, reliable and motivated Sales Assistant to join our family run, busy office team based in Bethersden, Kent.
This is a varied role working closely with the Manager, assisting with the day-to-day running of the company. We are looking for someone who is confident dealing with customers, enjoys making sales and isn't afraid to get stuck in and help wherever needed.
The role will include:
- Serving and advising customers over the phone and in our shop
- Preparing quotations and following up enquiries
- Processing orders and ordering stock from suppliers
- Invoicing and booking out stock
- Assisting with stock control and stock management
- Replenishing stock & housekeeping
- Daily Administration tasks
- Assisting the Manager with various tasks and projects
- Driving the company vehicle when required
- Looking for opportunities to increase sales and improve the way we work
We are looking for someone who:
- Is reliable, hardworking and keen to learn
- Has a positive attitude and enjoys working as part of a small team
- Thrives on making sales and enjoys dealing with customers
- Is confident speaking to customers face-to-face and over the telephone
- Has good numeracy skills and is comfortable with numbers, measurements and conversions
- Has good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Can work independently and use their own initiative
- Has innovative ideas and isn't afraid to suggest ways we could improve the business
- Is willing to get stuck in with both office and practical tasks
- Has a full driving licence and is confident driving a company vehicle
Desirable but not essential:
- Agricultural or fencing industry experience
- Knowledge of fencing products and materials
- Previous sales experience
- Sage accounting knowledge.
Hours & Salary
- 36-45 hours per week
- Exact working hours to be discussed
- Required to work one Saturday per month
- Company bonus scheme based on sales targets
- Salary to be discussed depending on experience
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than just a standard office job. You can develop your role and make a genuine contribution to its success.
We are a small team, so finding the right person is really important to us. We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, commercially minded and wants to be part of a business where their ideas and hard work are noticed and valued.
If you're a confident, capable person who enjoys sales, likes being busy and wants to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering message explaining why you think you'd be a good fit for the role.
Pay: From £25,420.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
