Branch Sales Assistant

Vacancy Reference: JR1092 Role: Branch Sales Assistant Industry: Electrical and Lighting Wholesale Location: Taunton, Somerset Salary: up to circa £28K bonuses Benefits: many benefits offered including 22 days holiday Bank Holidays rising with length of service, pension scheme, share incentive plan, generous staff discounts Branch Sales Assistant required to join a fast growing, highly successful company with branches opening in several locations across the country. You will possess an extensive knowledge and network of electrical suppliers and contractors along with the ability to manage high profile customer accounts for both new and existing business. You will need comprehensive knowledge and understanding of wholesale and distribution of electrical products in all areas including cables, wiring accessories, lighting, lamps, energy management, safety and security. Exceeding sales targets and building strong customer relations will be second nature to you. You won't need management experience but a good understanding of the electrical wholesale industry with experience in either External Sales, Assistant Manager or good internal sales level would be preferred. Responsibilities Actively increase sales opportunities for new, lapsed and existing customers Having an oversight of the branch budgets and P&L account to meet financial targets Ability to make competent decisions within a fast moving environment Meet and exceed customers’ expectations Providing an excellent service to customers What's on offer? Competitive basic salary An Annual Bonus opportunity Pension Scheme & share incentive scheme A Generous Staff Discount Scheme Generous Holiday Scheme - 22 days BH increasing with length of service Fantastic discounts with many retailers Genuine opportunities for progression & promotion within the business Working hours Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5pm Alternate Saturday mornings If you would like to be part of the success of this rapidly growing, already successful business, with great opportunities for the future, please apply with your current CV as soon as possible. If you have the appropriate experience within the electrical wholesale industry your application will be considered promptly and you will be contacted. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence. Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates. For further information and contact details, please visit our website at www.rhodium45.co.uk.