Sales Advisor

OSR Sales Advisor

My client is a well-established building provider, who are renowned for being a respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of their products across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are currently seeking a OSR Sales Advisor to join their team based in Fivemiletown.

This is a Full-Time Permanent Position.

Working hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am – 5pm and during the summer months, a requirement to work Saturdays which will be 9am – 12.30pm (on a rota basis 2 a month. Time paid back in lieu).

With a salary of £27,000 - £28,000 per annum (dependent on experience) – with a monthly bonus with the sales made.

Essential Criteria:

• Previous sales experience in a retail or showroom environment.
• 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at Grade C or above including Maths and English.
• IT proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other software packages.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload while adhering to deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work summertime hours as and when required as well as occasional Thursday evenings.
• Valid driving licence with the ability to travel to and from work areas as and when required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maximise sales for the Outside Rooms division.
• Processing orders and proactively engaging with customers.
• Dealing with enquiries and building a pipeline of quotations.
• Liaise with both, existing recommended installers and new paving installers, to build and cultivate close working relationships to drive a repeat revenue stream.
• Assist and guide customers in their paving and walling choices to ensure the optimum, landscaping solution is achieved for the customer.
• Ensure the Outside Rooms Centre is maintained to a high standard, by merchandising and replenishing literature and samples.
• Assist with the day to day running of the Outside Rooms including opening and closing of premises.
• Work closely with colleagues in the Outside Rooms team including Landscape Designers and the Marketing department to identify case studies & other content opportunities for the company’s social media channels.
• Liaise with the Outside Rooms Team Leader to ensure new installer leads are passed on to grow the recommended installer list.
• Build relationships with internal colleagues in the wider company to ensure processes operate smoothly.
• Deal with all customer queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Embody the company culture of exemplary customer service in your everyday performance, providing a professional yet personal customer experience.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and be part of the development of our product range by identifying new products suitable for the market.
• Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities to better yourself as part of a dynamic team.
• Provide assistance to the Internal sales team providing formal quotations and other admin tasks as and when required.
• Any other duties as required by Senior Management and the Directors of the Company, commensurate with the role and within capabilities.