The Vacancy
Designer Contracts is the UK's largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting.
We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset.
Our continuous success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed.
Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Advisor to join our friendly team based in Kettering.
Salary - £26,500 plus bonus
Type - Permanent, Full Time
Working Pattern - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Do you have:
The ability to maintain a positive relationship with customers?
A commitment to providing exceptional customer service?
If so then we would like to hear from you
This role has an absolute focus on sales to maximise business. The ideal candidate will be able to bring in new customers and grow existing ones across all sectors and product groups.
We are looking for a confident, proactive individual who will be self-motivated and forward-thinking in their approach to maximise sales and profit.
Key areas of responsibilities include:
* Selling goods directly to the public from the shop display
* Ensuring that all goods for sale are correctly labelled and displayed safely.
* Providing an excellent service whilst complying to our Customer Service Policy.
* Being available to deliver to site when required
* Assisting with the loading and unloading of goods from vehicles
* Carrying out administration and housekeeping duties in relation to the warehouse
* Ensuring merchandise and warehouse security
* Ensuring that high health and safety standards are maintained at all times
Key requirements:
* Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
* Great organisation skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
* A full UK driving license to complete driving duties
* Must be willing to undertake training for a Fork Lift Truck certificate
* Ability to work efficiently and safely under pressure
Our generous benefits package includes:
* Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
* Competitive Bonus
* 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
* Additional days leave for long service
* Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
* Life Insurance
* Contributory Pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* All inclusive and paid for team building days out
* A generous employee discount.
Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer
The Company
Across the UK we have been installing all types of flooring for many years. We are a progressive, customer service focussed company that goes beyond an extensive product range of floorcoverings and includes:
Curtains & Blinds
Furniture & Lighting
We are a national company with a unique network of 13 regional centres. Since 1992 we have enjoyed considerable growth, allowing us to build considerable financial resources, a robust operational structure, fantastic buying power and an experienced workforce of 300 employees. This gives us great stability and it means you can trust us to meet all your needs; now and in the future.
Benefits
Generous days holiday
Contributory pension scheme
Competitive bonus
life cover
Staff discount