Counter Salesperson

We have an exciting opportunity for an internal sales position to join our team in Cardiff. The role is offering a competitive salary, range of fantastic benefits and the opportunity to join a successful welsh Independent Builders Merchants.

Hughes Forrest is an ambitious Builders Merchant. Alongside our aim to be the customer’s one-stop shop for all building supplies, we pride ourselves on giving employees the training, support and opportunities they need to grow and develop,

We are looking for an experienced sales person,

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Build rapport with both customers and suppliers.
- Where additional assistance is required, liaise with the Branch Manager.
- Work closely with the Transport Department, arranging deliveries and collection of goods, including any Inter Branch Transfers.
- Adopt a pro-active approach to every aspect of this role, attending to all customers’ needs in the timeliest, efficient and professional manner.
- Ensure that all Customers needs are addressed prior to closing a conversation. If the opportunity allows, aim to maximise a sale by suggesting other products that may be of interest or 'selling up', will benefit.
- Negotiate any potential orders, remaining mindful of maximising profit.
- Produce customer quotations, adhering to the required standards. This may involve pricing stock goods or sourcing any special items, which may require you to liaise with suppliers and manufacturers.
- Update the sales systems with all orders processed.

**What you’ll get in return**
- 21.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Annual bonus scheme
- A contributory pension scheme
- A generous staff discount scheme
- A range of training and development programmes to help you progress your career

**Salary**: From £19,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cardiff: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person