Sales Assistant

Description

Sales Assistant

Location:

East Sussex

Salary:

£27,000 - £31,000

Employment Type:

(full time, Permanent)

Week 1 Monday to Friday: 07:00 17:00 / Week 2 Monday to Friday: 07:00 17:00 Saturday: 08:00 12:30

About the Client

KBB Recruitment are representing a long-established and respected builders merchant with a strong presence across the South East.

About the Role

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to become a key part of a busy and customer-focused builders merchant branch. As a Sales Assistant, you will support both trade and retail customers by providing product advice, processing sales, and helping to maintain high service standards within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Greet and assist customers in branch and over the phone

Provide accurate advice on products, pricing, and stock availability

Process orders, quotations, returns, and payments using EPOS systems

Maintain a clean and well-presented trade counter

Support stock control within the sales area

Build strong customer relationships and encourage repeat business

Liaise with yard and warehouse teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment

Requirements / Skills:

Experience within a builders merchant, trade counter, or retail environment preferred

Knowledge of building materials or construction products desirable

Strong communication and customer service skills

Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude

Ability to work effectively xjnqpsq in a busy environment

What’s on Offer:

Opportunity to join a respected and growing builders merchant

Stable, long-term career prospects

Supportive and experienced team environment

Career development opportunities within the wider IBMG network

Competitive salary package

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to (url removed) or contact Nathan on (phone number removed).

KBB Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this position

Ad ID: 5418361426