Trade Counter Sales Assistant

Do you want to learn, grow, and make a real impact while working with a global leader in electrical wholesale?

Rexel UK is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Internal Sales person to join our Fort William Branch . This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and contributing to the overall success of the branch.

As a global leader in electrical wholesale, Rexel distributes advanced electrical and energy-efficient products worldwide. We deliver smart, sustainable solutions engineered to enhance comfort, safety, and security across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

You will be the face of our wholesale branch, providing excellent customer service on the Trade Counter to trade professionals and members of the public. You will also take ownership of shop displays to highlight promotions and store offers.

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles, the behaviours that will set you up for success include:

COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives

TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments

CUSTOMER FOCUS: building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Responsibilities

Customer Service: Provide excellent service to customers over the phone and face-to-face.; Stock Management: Handle stock in and out, including order processing, picking and packing, store transfers, and stock control.; Trade Counter: Serve customers efficiently and professionally.; Internal Sales: Make sales calls to a portfolio of existing and new customers, working closely with the external sales team.; Sales Administration: Raise quotations, follow up on quotations, and process customer orders.; Warehouse Duties: Assist with goods in/out, loading/unloading delivery vans, and picking/packing orders, which may involve some heavy lifting.; Product Knowledge: Continuously enhance your knowledge by learning about new products entering the market.

Requirements

Strong communication skills, with the confidence to interact effectively with customers and colleagues.; Motivation to take on new challenges and learn.; Good organisational skills, with the ability to work to deadlines and manage your workload.; A customer-first mindset, understanding that the customer is the most important element of branch operations.

Benefits

Bonuses: Gainshare bonus scheme – get rewarded for growth; Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!) Take your birthday off and enjoy enhanced parental leave; Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one; Health & Wellbeing: Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!; Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education