Salary: £26,695 Bonus Excellent Benefits Sales Assistant - Newbury, Berkshire (RG14 5SS) - Pipe and Climate Centre So, who are we? We are Pipe and Climate Centre, part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild. Also, did we mention? In addition to the £26,695 salary, there are also benefits on tap – including Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts. We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more. As a Sales Assistant based in Newbury, you’ll be responsible for: Serving customers on the trade counter by understanding their specific needs and providing product recommendations and quotations. Responding to customer enquiries via phone & email promptly and courteously, with a proactive attitude Proactively contacting customers to build relationships and drive branch sales particularly focusing on customers with reduced or inactive spending Assisting with general warehouse duties including booking incoming stock onto the system and putting it away in the warehouse which will involve manual handling of heavy items e.g. boilers, radiators, sinks and toilets Ensuring high standards are maintained in the branch This is a full time permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday 07.30am - 430pm. No weekend work required. And here’s what we’d like you to have: Prior industry or trade experience would be ideal Previous face to face customer service/sales experience is essential To be a team player who is happy to assist in all areas to ensure the smooth running of the branch Willingness to work as a part of a team and to take on a diverse role Keenness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude and a strong work ethic To be comfortable lifting heavy items We look forward to receiving your application!