£26K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Retail Sales Assistant

Posted by Made Employment Ltd.

Our client

UK's leading supplier of quality timber doors. At the forefront of design with an industry leading range of over 450 original designs, together with an average stock in excess of 25,000 doors and a full range of door furniture and accessories, a truly one-stop destination.

Benefits:

Working Hours: Monday to Saturday 09.00-17.00 - only work 5 days a week, with 1 in 4 Saturdays, and possibly Sunday in the future.

Auto Enrolment Company Pension, 23 days holiday, staff discount, uniform provided, My Staff Shop platform, free parking, cycle to work and Electric car schemes, Referral Program, sick pay after qualifying period.

Location: High Wycombe

Key Responsibilities

The role is to support the Branch Manager with the following tasks:

Sales Duties

  • Deliver excellent customer service that exceeds all customer's expectations
  • Approaching customers and ensuring that they are dealt with efficiently, courteously and as promptly as possible.
  • Dealing with customers' orders and queries in a confident, efficient and professional manner
  • Comprehensive product knowledge (enabling alternatives to be suggested to customers and expert advice given)
  • Wherever possible, identifying improvements to processes to enhance customer service, reduce costs, improve margin etc.
  • Matching the needs of the customer to the best product available, remembering ironmongery, upselling and stock levels.
  • Ensuring all deliveries are checked off accurately, promptly and that relevant paperwork is passed on efficiently and quickly.
  • Resolving any customer issues/enquiries to a satisfactory conclusion.
  • Keeping paperwork precise and clear so that tasks may be followed by colleagues (particularly whoever is covering for your day off).
  • Create effective, up to-date displays in the showroom, ensuring that all products are clearly coded, priced and kept clean and well presented.
  • Ensure specific customer requirements (e.g. glass, rebating etc.) are processed efficiently, promptly and to meet delivery promise.
  • Ensure all promises made to customers are realistic, achievable and are completed. Be prepared to deputise effectively in the absence of the Branch Manager or Assistant Manager.

Warehouse Duties

  • Assist customers with putting doors in their vehicles. Keep warehouse area clean and tidy.
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed and dealt with correctly.

General Duties

  • Keep a customer friendly, working environment and follow the clear desk policy at the end of each day.
  • Prepare and assist with stocktakes adhering to Company procedure. Supplied company uniform to be worn at all times and kept neat, clean and presentable, ensuring work wear and appearance standards are adhered to.
  • Assist with the training and development of all new recruits.
  • Report any Health and Safety issues to your line manager.
  • Take on any reasonable ad hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of The Company.
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