AVS Fencing
AVS is part of the Lawsons Group, which is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 36 branches, 720 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.
The Role - (Maternity Cover) Telesales / Counter Sales
To grow branch sales and margins, by proactively chasing sales opportunities, finding new business and developing relationships with new and existing customers.
This is a maternity cover position, which will be for 9 months.
The working hours for this position are as follows.....
Monday - Friday 07.30 - 17.00 + every other Saturday 08.00 - 12.00 (contracted) = 44.5 hours per week.
Branch Postcode - RG25 2PH
Key Accountabilities…
- Help to exceed branch Sales, Margins, and Gross profit
- Comply with company audit requirements
- Carry out and comply with the company end of day cashing up procedure
- Completing Administration work with the Transport Team
- Respond positively and effectively to customer's needs
- Agree the best possible margin when negotiating with customers in line with branch budget and KPl's
- Cultivate and maintain exceptional standards of customer service and ensuring Lawsons Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met
- Deal with customer complaints effectively, pleasantly and in a timely manner
- Assist in the company stock counts
- Ensure that stock levels are maintained and merchandised
- Build rapport, be polite and courteous to customers
- Be vigilant to prevent loss of product by theft etc.
- Be vigilant and to report any Health & Safety issues to the Line Manager immediately
We would love to meet someone with…
- Previous experience working in Sales in a builders merchants or similar industry (essential)
- A positive & friendly attitude
- The desire to develop a knowledge of the company, its products and the elements required to be successfully employed in the business
- Professionalism - promoting and adhering to the company's cultures & values
- Good interpersonal skills, confident and able to approach customers
- Excellent communicating, influencing and negotiating skills. Both oral and written
- The ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivated
What is in it for you…
- Salary range from £26,500 - £28,500, depending on experience
- 9 month fixed term Maternity Cover
- 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata for 9 month contract)
- Profit Share Scheme
- Death In Service
- Income Protection Scheme
Interested? Then please click the apply button now!