This is a great opportunity for a budding SALES ADVISOR to join the retail team of a leading independent BUILDERS MERCHANTS based in the Marston Green area of BIRMINGHAM (B37).Due to the composition of the customer base we are ideally looking for someone who can speak PUNJABI. Salary will be entirely dependent on experience but is anticipated in the region of £30-35k. Core working hours are 7.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri and every second Saturday. Working as a SALES ADVISOR you will be expected to: * Convert customer enquiries into sales * Engage with customers in branch and remotely * Nurture and develop key customers relationships * Produce quotes and process sales orders * Proactively identify and develop potential new customers * Trade counter sales in the branch * Develop product and market knowledge * Promote and maintain safe working practices across the site * Work closely transport and warehouse * Ensure the highest level of customer service The successful SALES ADVISOR should display the following skills & experience: * Sales experience in a builder’s merchants, DIY shed, construction or a similar trade environment. * Punjabi language skills. * A sound understanding of the building trade or DIY marketplace * Excellent communication skills at all levels both face to face and on the phone * A self-motivated problem solver with a “can do” attitude NOTE : This SALES ADVISOR position is a permanent appointment, employed directly by the company and NOT a temp or agency contract. This SALES ADVISOR position will ideally suit someone who speaks Punjabi and has already gained experience selling either within the construction sector or within a builder’s merchant or DIY shed context. Please apply using the “apply” button or call to discuss. Kelpie Business Services is acting as an employment agency in regard to this vacancy. We offer a range of tailored and in house recruitment services to businesses seeking to adopt a more sympathetic and focused candidate driven recruitment process to support their business growth