Trade Sales Assistant (Fixed Term - East Tamaki)

Are you an experienced salesperson who loves helping customers find what they need for the job they're doing? We have a great opportunity for a Full Time, Trade Sales Assistant to join our East Tamaki Trade Centre , to assist in the day-to-day store operations and sales!This is an 11-month fixed-term parental leave cover opportunity, working full-time, Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays.Having good knowledge of PPE, Hardware or Apparel will be a definite advantage. This isn't your standard sales role! It's varied and fun! Other aspects of the role include storeman work, computer work and some manual handling.Key Responsibilities:Be the first point of call for customers walking through the doorInteract with customers, identifying their needs and presenting solutions across our wide range of products and servicesCustomer service that grows sales and loyaltyProvide world class customer service - Ensuring customers are always the number one priorityUpsell at every opportunityLiaise with support teams including suppliers by phone, email etc to ensure customer requirements are met accurately and on time.Ability to assist, maintain and improve store presentation and visual merchandising standards and selection of products to sellMaintain stock levels on shelves ensuring appropriate stock rotationHandling, packing and dispatching inwards and outwards goodsAssist with maintaining accurate inventory within the storeOur Ideal Candidate:Will have proven experience in a similar role within the retail, sales and/or trade sectorSales driven with a desire to exceed targets and be rewarded for high performanceA friendly, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and a team playerBe able to quickly build long lasting relationshipsA problem solver who is able to turn challenging situations into a win/winWill have a passion for customer service coupled with a 'can do attitude'Will be physically able and thrive on working in a fast paced environmentHave computer skills to process point of sales counter sales, use of outlook for emails etcAbout Us:At  NZ Safety Blackwoods , we are passionate about providing expert knowledge and solutions to our customers. We have a strong reputation as a market leader providing industrial solutions for apparel, footwear, safety, engineering, tools and packaging.With Trade Centres across New Zealand, as well as a diverse sales team, digital platform and call centre, our goal is to make it safe, easy and efficient to do business whilst providing access to a vast product range covering all business needs.NZ Safety Blackwoods is all about taking care – taking care of our customers, our community and each other.Benefits:Quarterly sales incentives!Great staff discountsWork with a diverse business with a huge product range selling market leading brandsOn-Site ParkingGreat Career opportunities in a long-established successful NZ heritage business that is growingApply now  and tell us why it is you that we should be welcoming into the  NZ Safety Blackwoods  family!NZ Safety Blackwoods   promotes and adheres to the principles and practices of diversity.   We are also very proud to be an official partner of KidsCan and a Mates In Construction Impact Premium Partner#J-18808-Ljbffr