Technical Sales Assistant

Overview

To exceed expectations of our clients customers by providing excellent customer service and technical product support along with maximising sales opportunities

About the role

In the role of Technical Assistant you will provide technical product and catalogue support to Trade Counter customers ensuring that strong relationships are established.

This technical position requires you to be able to identify products for display and carry out product demonstrations within the Trade Counter for customers. This will involve you using your ability to recognise and identify customers product requirements, and relate to the application of these products within the customers operating environment.

You will also assist in the development and training of colleagues using your technical knowledge and experience.

As part of the Trade Counter Team you will pro-actively generate incremental sales and new customers along with having a strong focus on supporting the Field Sales Team.

The role also includes undertaking warehouse and stock management activities ensuring that all orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

What were looking for

This technical role requires a relevant technical qualification or equivalent expertise gained from working within an electronic or electromechanical, installation/maintenance environment.

It is essential to possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels together with experience of customer service and soft sales skills.

You will have previous experience in working within a retail or warehouse environment along with the ability to maintain a high level of stock management logistics.

Strong PC skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. Knowledge of the RS catalogue would also be beneficial.

In return, our client can offer an outstanding benefits package, excellent working environment, pension scheme, childcare vouchers, life assurance, flexible working and career development to rival any global organisation. They can also provide a healthy work/life balance, along with a fulfilling and rewarding long term career.