Office sales
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Position Overview & Specifications
Assistant Sales Manager: Independent Builders Merchants
Location; Orpington
Hours; 45+ hours weekly
Salary starting at £28,000
Permanent full-time position available at an independent family run builder’s merchant. The successful candidate will be part of our sales team on the trade counter. This will be a customer facing job, therefore customer service and communication is key.
In house training for computer software (ERP system) and monthly sales meetings. Flexibility within the position may be needed to help restock the shop, stock control and assisting customers.
3 years+ sales experience
Must have merchants/ building / trade experience & product knowledge
Willing to learn our system and products – comfortable on the phone and computers
Excellent communication skills, both internally and customers.
Proactive approach
Monday – Friday 7am-4pm
Overtime possible until 5pm weekdays, Saturday mornings also.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Experience:
- Sales, Retail & Customer Support Occupations: 3 years (required)
- product knowledge & trade: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office sales roles across Walkers The Builders Merchants's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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