Counter Sales/warehouse Operative

  • Rye
  • Independent Builders Merchants Group

The Company

We are proud to be part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest independent builders’ merchant in the South of England. Our combined group serves our customer base through 123 branches extending from Cornwall to Kent, with revenuesin excess of £500 million and employs over 1,700 colleagues. Our sister companies include Stamco Timber, Parker Building Supplies, Chandlers Building Supplies, Fairalls, Grant & Stone Builders Merchants, RGB Building Supplies, CRS Building Supplies, buildit,devondale, Trading Depot and Total Plumbing Supplies.

The Role

We are looking for a Counter Sales/Warehouse Operative in our Rye Roofing branch.

Based at the sales counter and in the yard, you will become an integral part of a busy branch

Dealing with sales enquiries on a face to face and over the telephone basis as well as assisting customers within our yard.

You will represent the branch and assist with the growth of the business working as a team to exceed sales targets.

You will ensure that the needs of the customers are dealt with quickly and efficiently whilst providing a service that ensures that customers return on a regular basis.

You may also be required to help in other roles within the branch including restocking the shop and stock control.

Good building product knowledge gained within the building industry or builders’ merchant experience.

The ability to build and maintain relationships with different types of customer.

Comfortable operating a computer based sales processing system (full training will be given)

Good telephone manner.

Friendly, articulate, customer focused.

The Hours

Full Time - 44.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 5:00pm & alternate Saturdays between the hours of 7:30am - 11:30am.

The Rewards

Joining us means joining the leading and largest Independent Builders’ Merchant in the South of England. We provide training, support, and opportunities for career progression through our commitment to creating a great work environment where you’re encouragedto be and do your best.

You’ll be joining a friendly and welcoming team. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme, employee assistance programme, perks membership and staff discount.