Due to continued growth our Client, a well-established company based in Shannon, has a new opportunity for a Sales Assistant to join their team.
The successful candidate will build a trusting and professional relationship with the customers, representing the company in a professional and friendly manner, and assist in growing sales and retaining current clients.
This is a great position for an enthusiastic, ambitious and dedicated candidate looking for a role in which they can develop and grow.
Please note: The role will involve accessing shelves using a ladder, and long periods of standing.
Training will be provided, and duties will include:
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Fully responsible for counter sales, phone, email etc.
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Taking incoming telephone sales enquiries and processing same effectively and follow to completion of sale.
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Ensuring all information that is uploaded to systems is carried out to a high-quality standard and accuracy.
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Responsible for generating sales invoices.
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Adhering to company standard operating procedures regarding all aspects of the business i.e. cash handling, paper trail, stock movements etc.
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Quotation preparation for customers in a timely manner.
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Developing new business and business retention.
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Working in other areas of the business as the need arises to ensure business needs are met.
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Provide high quality customer service ensuring customers are treated at all times in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
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Ensure work area is kept clean and tidy in line with company policy.
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Identifying low stocked products and creation of requisition as required to replenish the stock, ensuring that at all times stock items are placed securely and safely, on correct shelves within the store.
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Ladders are provided for accessing stock stored at high level, these are to be used to access stock beyond reach at all times.
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Ensuring that required paperwork is completed accurately and kept up to date.
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Ensure that at all times you adhere to the Gas handling procedures and all Health & Safety procedures.
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Any other ad-hoc duties that may be required from time to time.
Candidates will require:
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Excellent Customer Service Skills.
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Strong communication skills.
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Attention to detail.
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Microsoft Word, Email.
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Experience using an ERP system would be an advantage but not essential.
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Hands on attitude, self-motivated.
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Reliable and energetic, and ambitious.
