Merchant Countersales Person

Location: EdinburghSalary: 30k DOEContract: PermanentWe are currently seeking a Merchant Countersales Person to join our client in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business and maintaining existing relationships with our customers.Responsibilities and Duties:Dealing with customers face to face and over the telephoneGiving excellent customer service and sound product adviceProviding quotations for customersPurchasing materials and managing stock levels for the categoryTaking a proactive approach to sales, using every opportunity to make or increase a sales.Qualifications and Skills:You will be working within a close-knit team and will be dealing with our customers daily. You will, therefore, need to be the person that our customers will look forward to seeing knowing that they will always receive excellent customer service and sound advice. You should also be enthusiastic, hardworking and have a positive attitude alongside:-Sales experience within a merchant environment is preferable although training will be given to the right candidateBuilding supplies product knowledge is essentialConfident when dealing with customersThe ability to build great customer relationshipsA good telephone manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skillComputer literate

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