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Sales assistant

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Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library
Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Customer Service
Immediate Start
£28k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Sales Assistant / Trade Sales
Leicester
£27,000 - £30,000
Monday to Friday | 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Do you enjoy dealing with customers, building relationships, and being part of a busy trade environment?

If you've worked in a trade counter, merchant, retail, or customer-facing sales role and are looking for a business where you can develop your career, this could be the opportunity for you.

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing distributor within the flooring and interiors sector. They are looking for a motivated, personable, and customer-focused individual to join their successful team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of the business, working with loyal trade customers, developing product knowledge, and building a long-term career within a supportive and friendly environment.
The Role
Be the first point of contact for customers via the trade counter, telephone, and email
Process customer orders and prepare quotations
Provide product advice and recommend suitable solutions
Develop strong relationships with existing trade customers
Identify opportunities to upsell and maximise sales
Keep customers updated on deliveries, stock availability, and order progress
Ensure the trade counter remains professional, organised, and welcoming
Work closely with colleagues to deliver an outstanding customer experience What We're Looking For
Previous experience within trade sales, trade counter, retail sales, builders' merchants, and electrical wholesale.
A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
A proactive and positive attitude with a genuine desire to help customers
Comfortable using IT systems, including email and Microsoft Office
Sales experience would be advantageous, although full product training will be provided
Someone who wants to learn, develop, and progress within the business What's in it for you?
£27,000 - £30,000 salary
Monday to Friday working hours - no weekends
Full product training and ongoing support
Genuine opportunities for progression and career development
Friendly, supportive, and close-knit team environment
Join a stable and growing business with an excellent reputation If you enjoy working with customers, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to build a long-term career in trade sales, we'd love to hear from you.

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates' expectations.

Interested?

To apply for the Sales Assistant position, here are your two options:

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Kirsty on (phone number removed) between 8.00am - 5.00pm.
"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know. pptp

Reference: 225303556

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Sales assistant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 29, 2026 by CV-Library

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Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Customer Service
Immediate Start
£28k - £30k Annual
Full-Time
Sales Assistant / Trade Sales
Leicester
£27,000 - £30,000
Monday to Friday | 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Do you enjoy dealing with customers, building relationships, and being part of a busy trade environment?

If you've worked in a trade counter, merchant, retail, or customer-facing sales role and are looking for a business where you can develop your career, this could be the opportunity for you.

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing distributor within the flooring and interiors sector. They are looking for a motivated, personable, and customer-focused individual to join their successful team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become a key part of the business, working with loyal trade customers, developing product knowledge, and building a long-term career within a supportive and friendly environment.
The Role
Be the first point of contact for customers via the trade counter, telephone, and email
Process customer orders and prepare quotations
Provide product advice and recommend suitable solutions
Develop strong relationships with existing trade customers
Identify opportunities to upsell and maximise sales
Keep customers updated on deliveries, stock availability, and order progress
Ensure the trade counter remains professional, organised, and welcoming
Work closely with colleagues to deliver an outstanding customer experience What We're Looking For
Previous experience within trade sales, trade counter, retail sales, builders' merchants, and electrical wholesale.
A confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
A proactive and positive attitude with a genuine desire to help customers
Comfortable using IT systems, including email and Microsoft Office
Sales experience would be advantageous, although full product training will be provided
Someone who wants to learn, develop, and progress within the business What's in it for you?
£27,000 - £30,000 salary
Monday to Friday working hours - no weekends
Full product training and ongoing support
Genuine opportunities for progression and career development
Friendly, supportive, and close-knit team environment
Join a stable and growing business with an excellent reputation If you enjoy working with customers, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to build a long-term career in trade sales, we'd love to hear from you.

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates' expectations.

Interested?

To apply for the Sales Assistant position, here are your two options:

"This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Kirsty on (phone number removed) between 8.00am - 5.00pm.
"I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know. pptp
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Reference: 225303556

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