Counter Sales Assistant

We are looking for a **Counter Sales Assistant**to join our team in **Skipton**on a **full-time, permanent position.**

**Myers Building & Timber Supplies** a reputable builder’s merchant has 17 branches throughout Yorkshire and is part of the family owned Myers Group. We are looking to recruit a motivated individual with a positive attitude to join our committed and experienced team supplying a whole range of building materials. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful family business with strong links to the local community.
- Excellent Holiday Allowance (including day off on your birthday) which increases with length of Service up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays.
- Buy/Sell Holiday Allowance.
- Pension Scheme.
- Training & Development Programs to help meet your career ambitions.
- Staff Discounts at All Our Builders Merchants.
- Access to Our Employee Assistance Program 24/7.
- Free Physio Treatment as/when required.
- Full uniform and PPE provided.
- On Site Parking.
- We close over Christmas & New Year, so our employees get a nice long break over the festive period.

**Applications for this role are invited from individuals who**:

- Have previous experience of working within a trade environment
- Are enthusiastic with a desire to work in a busy sales environment
- Are customer focused
- Enjoy working as part of a team

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Contribute to the delivery of the MBTS sales and margin targets whilst maintaining a value proposition for the customer
- Contribute to a proactive culture of H&S, ensuring everyone in the team complies with the Company HSE policies and procedures
- Liaise proactively with customers on a day to day basis and undertake all counter sales functions in order to fulfil customers’ needs
- Maintain pro-active contact with both existing and prospective branch customers: dealing with enquiries, exploring leads, addressing issues
- Create quotations and proactively chase a decision
- Maximise sales by continually expanding orders and up selling on all transactions.
- Ensure all orders received are entered into the trading system accurately
- Work effectively with the external sales team to ensure they are kept informed of any developments relevant to their accounts
- Maximise sales opportunities for related products and Group cross selling
- Ensure that cash and payment systems are followed in accordance with company procedures and policies
- Seek and continuously develop knowledge and information about competitor activity and pricing
- Carry out daily stock counting of at least one bin location and liaise with the Branch Manager to investigate and address any variances
- Ensure the upkeep of all merchandising to maximise sales, customer satisfaction and appearance
- Any other reasonable duties which may be required by the Company from time to time, as instructed by or under the direction of your line manager

**To become our Counter Sales Assistant you must have the following skills, experience and attributes**:

- Excellent communication skills
- Must be self-driven and genuine with a positive attitude.
- Must have a desire to interact with customers and sell the benefits of the company
- IT literate
- Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload.
- The ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships
- Previous customer service experience or knowledge of building products would be beneficial, but is not essential

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.65 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

**Experience**:

- Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person