Jobs in Whempstead

Our client, a long-established family firm with a network of branches in the South and East of England, that supply machinery and services to the agricultural, construction and professional ground care machinery markets, are looking for a Parts & Retail Salesperson to be based at their branch local to Benington, Hertfordshire.
On Offer:
* Full-time permanent role
* Working Hours: 39 hours per week – 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday (1-hour unpaid lunch) Saturdays as per rota. (Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39 hours)
* Immediate starts available
* Competitive salary – dependent on skills and experience.
* 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
* Workplace pension
* Life assurance (2 x salary)
* Country store staff discount
* Company sick pay scheme
* Flu jabs and employee referral scheme.
Main Purpose of the Parts & Retail Salesperson:
Reporting to the Parts & Retail Manager, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day retail sales within the showroom which will include Parts, Hardware, Clothing and Groundcare machinery sales. Your role will be to ensure delivery of excellent customer service at all times by dealing with all queries relating to the products and services supplied by the Company either face to face or over the telephone.
Essential Skills & Experience to be Considered for the Parts & Retail Salesperson
* Good knowledge of Agricultural and Horticultural equipment and parts is advantageous
* Excellent people skills and enjoy working with the general public
* Enjoy working in a busy atmosphere and can cope under pressure during busy periods
* Good communication skills: face to face, letter, email and telephone
* Familiarity of working in a retail environment and showroom experience (desirable)
* General computer skills and familiarity with email and internet use
* Supporting internal workshop technicians with parts identification
* Goods receiving and distribution of orders
* Sales experience and/or knowledge of groundcare and agricultural machinery (desirable)
* Full driving licence
* Smart & presentable appearance
* Good numeracy and literacy skills
* Motivated by sales and targets
* Attention to detail and accuracy with numbers, handling of cash, cheque and card payments
* A team player capable of working alone or with other team members
* Able to use your own initiative
* Maintain a good general level of health and fitness
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