Vacancy: Sales Operative – Bedford.
Description of the Job
Overall purpose of the job
To handle all forms of enquiries, provide quotations and process orders for customers via telephone, email and deal with on a face-to-face basis if required to serve on the trade counter.
Reporting Relationship/s
Reports to Branch Manager
Key Contact/s
Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Regional Director
Location of Job
Bedford, MK42 0LF
Key tasks to be completed by the job holder
Answering telephone, dealing with customer enquiries, quotations, sales orders etc
Pick and pack sales orders or branch transfers.
Serve on the trade counter.
Goods in and good out when required.
Grow and maintain customer relationships with new and existing customers.
Provide the best customer service in our industry, always going “the extra mile.”
At all times adopt an “upbeat,” positive attitude and to act in a courteous and professional manner when dealing with customers, suppliers, and other staff.
Description of the Person
Proven knowledge of products & experience in sales within electrical wholesale industry is preferred but not essential.
Full training will be given
Qualifications and Education Level
Literate
Numerate
Personal Effectiveness
Should always maintain a professional appearance in accordance with the job at hand
Takes personal responsibility for actions
Takes initiative to develop their own skills, knowledge, and behaviour
Teamwork
Is cooperative and supports the branch
The above list of duties is general, and you may be called upon to perform other duties dependent upon Management instructions.