Trade Counter Assistant in Nevendon - CV-Library

Salary: Circa £33,000 pa plus bonus

Location: Basildon

Job Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 37.5 hours, Mon - Fri

Start Date: ASAP

Industry: Heavy Engineering / Industrial

World-leading industrial gases and engineering company urgently require an Assistant at their busy Basildon depot. Reporting directly to the Manager, you will apply your outstanding sales and customer service skills and comprehensive product knowledge to achieve substantial sales revenues. You will be responsible for selling a range of welding equipment, cylinder gases, safety and related industrial products At the same time, you will take charge of sales and stock management and wide- ranging administration, including credit control, cash reconciliation, stock control within SAP and Health & Safety.

As part of the team, the successful candidate will have the responsibility for developing new business, identifying new product opportunities and negotiating with suppliers and customers.

Requirements:

* A technical background with direct sales experience.

* Previous Retail selling skills or previous experience through working in a customer service environment

* An understanding of Gases, Industrial Safety and Welding products and processes an advantage

* Knowledge of welding/fabrication/HVAC would be ideal.

* Forklift Truck handling competencies / certification.

* Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.

* Face to face selling and negotiating skills.

* Good communication and listening skills and ability to relate product features and benefits to prospective buyers.

* Physical fitness and manual handling skills to cope with range of different packages.

* Qualified to O level / GCSE standard

* Current Driver’s License

To Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a World leader in its field and will offer job security as well as further job opportunities for the right person. If you would like to be considered, please send your up-to-date CV to Totec today or give us a call to discuss any queries you may have.

All applicants must be eligible to live & work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility is required from candidates as part of the recruitment process (i.e. visa, residency permit, passport etc.)

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