Sales Consultant

Job Title: Sales Consultant
Location: Sunderland, Nordstrom Timber
J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.
Operating for over 150 years, our unique structure as an Employee Benefit Trust ensures all colleagues share in the success of the business and preserves local, long term employment for all.
About the role of Sales Consultant at JT Dove:
We have an exciting opening for an ambitious, motivated individual to join the sales team at our Sunderland branch.
The main duties for this role include:
Selling to a range of both retail and trade customers
Contributing to branch sales targets
Developing ongoing working relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers
Following up on customer enquiries
Managing accounts and stock on a day-to-day basis
Providing excellent customer service at all times within a fast-moving environment
The ideal candidate will:
Have previous customer service and/or sales experience, ideally from a merchant background
Be looking to develop a career in a busy sales environment
Have a real passion to deliver excellent customer service, both in person and over the phone
Be able to demonstrate strong communication skills
Have a natural drive for achieving targets
Be resilient and adaptable with the ability to juggle changing priorities
What we can offer you:
A competitive salary and benefits package
Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
Market leading profit share
Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
Enhanced family friendly leave
Employee Discount
The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
Hours of work are Monday to Friday 07.30am to 5.00pm plus alternate Saturdays 08.00am to 12.00pm.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 18th April 2024.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Profit sharing
Sick pay
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Tyne and Wear, SR1 2NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/04/2024