Job Description:

Sales Assistant
Location: East Sussex
Salary: £27,000 - £31,000
Employment Type: (full time, Permanent) Week 1 Monday to Friday: 07:00 17:00 / Week 2 Monday to Friday: 07:00 17:00 Saturday: 08:00 12:30

About the Client

KBB Recruitment are representing a long-established and respected builders merchant with a strong presence across the South East.

About the Role

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to become a key part of a busy and customer-focused builders merchant branch. As a Sales Assistant, you will support both trade and retail customers by providing product advice, processing sales, and helping to maintain high service standards within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers in branch and over the phone
• Provide accurate advice on products, pricing, and stock availability
• Process orders, quotations, returns, and payments using EPOS systems
• Maintain a clean and well-presented trade counter
• Support stock control within the sales area
• Build strong customer relationships and encourage repeat business
• Liaise with yard and warehouse teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment

Requirements / Skills:

• Experience within a builders merchant, trade counter, or retail environment preferred
• Knowledge of building materials or construction products desirable
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Proactive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a busy environment

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a respected and growing builders merchant
• Stable, long-term career prospects
• Supportive and experienced team environment
• Career development opportunities within the wider IBMG network
• Competitive salary package

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to (url removed) or contact Nathan on (phone number removed).

KBB Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this position