Sales Assistant

Job DescriptionSalary:27,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Technical Sales Assistant - Ilkeston (DE7 8EF) - Plumb CentreSo, who are we? We are Plumb 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 27,000 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 Technical Sales Assistant based in our Ilkeston branch, youll be responsible for:Providing expert advice to customers on technical specifications, features, and benefits of productsCustomer Service: Manage trade counter sales, handling complex technical queries and providing solutions, including sourcing, quoting, and managing special ordersSales Targets: Drive sales and maximize profit margins by meeting or exceeding agreed-upon targetsProactive Sales: Conduct proactive, outbound sales calls and follow-ups to increase revenue and build the customer baseProduct Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product developments, market trends, and industry changesSupplier Relations: Coordinate with suppliers to source materials, check availability, and negotiate costs.This is a full time permanent role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 07.30am - 5.00pm and Saturday mornings on a rota basis 08.00am - 12.00pm.And heres what wed like you to have:Strong knowledge of specialized areas such as heating, plumbing, or climate systems (e.g., HVAC)Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with customers, suppliers, and internal teamsAbility to resolve complex technical issues and handle challenging customer queriesA proactive, target-driven mindsetAbility to collaborate with team members to achieve branch goalsA Full Driving Licence would be advantageous but not essential to cover driver when off e.g. holiday, training, sicknessA full UK Manual Driving Licence is essentialWe look forward to receiving your application!

Created: 2026-02-15