Sales Assistant

This Sales Assistant role sits within an exciting new self-storage business in the Draper group based in Chandlers Ford.

It is a full-time position, shifts allocated between 8:00am - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, with weekend working being required on a rota basis, covering 09:00am - 4:00pm on Saturdays and 10:00am - 2:00pm on Sundays.

Why work for us?

Draper Tools is a family business with a rich history, a strong, supportive 'family culture' and a passion for continuous improvement. We believe everyone can make a difference; we value opinions, embrace new ideas, and take a collaborative and proactive approach to change. People enjoy working for us; one in six employees have worked for Draper for more than 25 years!

We believe that there are four key reasons why you should work for us:

• We're a trusted brand: There is a reason why we've been in business for over 100 years and show no signs of slowing down.
• We'll welcome you: Work plays a significant part in all of our lives, so we've built a happy and inviting environment full of friendly colleagues who are proud to work together.
• We'll invest in you: Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we're passionate about helping you reach your full potential. We build success together.
• We'll value you: We love to recognise great work, so our benefits package has been designed to say "thank you" in more ways than one.

Working as a Sales Assistant, your role will require you to:

• Carry out, sign, and complete the opening and closing routines and print out the relevant reports for the next day of business.
• Complete the tasks on the CRM for the day and week ahead.
• Service all email, telephone, and walk-in enquiries to date, especially those arriving overnight and follow up on previous unconverted enquiries in accordance with the sales procedure.
• Ensure all marketing/sales stock items are refreshed.
• Sell space and actively upsell packaging materials and insurance cover.
• Control delinquencies by telephone contact and letters on a scheduled basis, including sending out monthly invoices.
• Process customer payments from direct debits and card payments.
• Maintain a neat, clean, safe, and secure facility, including minor maintenance and daily lock checks and ensure business is conducted in a safe manner at all times.
• Secure new prospects on a business-to-business level and attend business development networking events, as requested.
• Work to branch targets (conversion rates, revenue targets, and pride in performance).

• Good knowledge and understanding of the product range
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Great attention to detail
• Polite, friendly, and professional
• Flexible and open to change

Join us as a Sales Assistant today.

If you are interested in this Sales Assistant position, please click the link. This will direct you to our Applicant Tracking System, where you will be able to apply for the role.

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Draper Tools was started in 1919 when the founder, Bert Draper, sold government surplus and tools in markets around the Kingston Upon Thames area. This led to the purchase of the original warehouse, from which the Draper Tool Company Limited as we know it today was born, although, at this time, it was known as B. Draper & Son Limited and owned the trademark B.D.S. Although Draper Tools sold its own brand as early as this time, it was also a quality Engineers Merchant and Tool Wholesaler, selling brands that are well known today, such as Britool, King Dick, Elliott Lucas, etc.