Sales Advisor
Do you have a passion for working with people? Are you based in the Paignton area?
Jewson, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is looking for a Sales Advisor who's as passionate about great service as we are to join our friendly team.
At Jewson, part of STARK Building Materials UK, we are looking for a Sales Advisor to join the friendly and supportive team at our branch in Paignton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, providing expert advice, and helping customers find the right solutions for their projects.
Whether you have experience in a builders' merchant or come from a retail, trade, customer service or sales background, we would love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Delivering outstanding service to trade and retail customers, both face-to-face and over the phone
Building strong customer relationships by understanding customer needs and recommending the right products and solutions
Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell products and services
Processing customer orders accurately and ensuring they are fulfilled efficiently
Developing new customer accounts while maintaining existing and lapsed customer relationships
Work in other areas of the branch as and when needed
Working closely with suppliers and colleagues to deliver the best possible customer experience
Supporting stock control, merchandising, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organised branch
Following company policies and procedures, with a strong focus on health and safety
Working Hours:
This is a part-time role working 27 hours a week (with additional hours to cover holidays, illness etc). Hours will be worked across Monday - Friday, and every other Saturday. Exact working patterns will be discussed at interview.
What We Are Looking For
Experience in a customer service or sales role
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience
Experience within a builders' merchant or knowledge of building materials would be an advantage, but it is not essential. If you have the right attitude and a passion for customer service, we will provide the training and support you need to succeed.
What's in It for You?
At Jewson, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting them both inside and outside of work. As part of STARK Building Materials UK, you'll have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
Competitive salary
Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) with Legal & General
34 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays
Life Assurance from your first day of employment. You are automatically covered for a lump sum death in service benefit of 2x your basic salary. If you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan and contribute a minimum of 4% of your pensionable earnings, your cover increases to 4x your pensionable earnings
WorkPerks, providing hundreds of discounts across your favourite high street and online retailers through Reward Gateway
Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App, giving you access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, mental health consultations, bereavement support, and nutritional advice
Voluntary benefits, including the Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with Volkswagen Financial Services, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, and Critical Illness Cover
Employee Discount across our brands
Refer a Friend Scheme
Wellbeing Centre through WorkPerks
Ongoing learning and development opportunities with genuine career progression across the STARK Group
Reward and Recognition Programme, recognising and celebrating the great work our colleagues do
Why Choose Us?
Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations
Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel
Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career
Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!
Why STARK?
At Jewson we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!
What's next…
If your application is successful, our in-house talent team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Skills Required
- Based in the Paignton area
- Experience in a customer service or sales role
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience
- Ability to work part-time 27 hours/week, Monday-Friday and every other Saturday (with additional cover as needed)
- Knowledge/experience within a builders' merchant or building materials
- Follow company policies and procedures with a strong focus on health and safety
What We Do
STARK is one of the United Kingdom's largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. The company serves as a preferred local partner for professional builders, offering a wide array of building materials, specialized services, and expert advice to support construction projects across the region.
