Trade Counter Sales Assistant

Job description

Smiths Hire is a Regional award-winning Equipment & Tool Hire provider with the capability to deliver Nationally on Powered Access and Plant Equipment.
We are currently in an exciting period of expansion in the Yorkshire area. We are looking for a Trade Counter Sales Assistant to join our business on our journey to expand our customer base and reach new heights!

As a Trade Counter Sales Assistant you must have: Organisational skills to effectively manage hire contracts, be able to identify problems, assess and resolve them.
Exceptional level of customer service in all areas. You should have a confident, professional and outgoing manner to be able to deal with customers at all levels.
Confidence in your ability and have a passion for selling
Telephone based sales and customer facing service experience
An excellent telephone manner and the ability to build rapport with customers
Strong administration skills and be computer literate
The Trade Counter Sales Assistant responsibilities are; Maximise sales by providing high levels of customer service in all areas including answering phones promptly, handling queries and orders efficiently and accurately.
Taking of orders, processing and following them through to completion.
Arranging delivery and collection of orders in according with the customer's requirements.
Liaising, where required, with other depot employees, customers, depots, workshops and sales teams
Ensuring that all opportunities to maximise the depot and the groups sales to a customer are attained
Ensuring that all products hired to customers are safe and have been properly tested in accordance with company procedures
Processing all input to IT systems and paperwork relating to on-hires, off-hires and stock transfers, etc.
Developing and maintaining knowledge of the depots equipment for hire/sale including basic knowledge of accessory, safety and test & run requirements
Keep the Depot Manager informed of any repairs and maintenance of equipment required
Keeping the depot, and in ...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Normanton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-10-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English