Sales Person
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Position Overview & Specifications
Current Vacancy:
Sales Person - Bishop Auckland
Hours: 45 Hours Per Week / Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 17th May 2023
About Us:
We're a growing family-run independent Builders' and Plumbers' Merchant with over 160 years' experience in the supply of building materials to local tradespeople, businesses, and DIY customers across our network of 37 branches in the north of England and online.
Our success is down to our exceptional people and family values, providing our customers with a 5-star service and expert advice. As one of the "1000 UK companies to inspire" for 2 years, we are committed to investing in our employees. We'll support you in your training and development throughout your career with us.
What you’ll be doing:
As Sales Person you will be a key member of the team at our branch in Bishop Auckland. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a solid background in sales.
You should be able to demonstrate how you can build effective working relationships with customers in order to understand their requirements and ensure the correct products are supplied. Experience in the industry is preferred, however full training will be given.
You should also be able to show us how you use initiative to identify sales opportunities and offer advice and solutions to customers, thus maximising profitable sales and margin.
What we can offer:
We know that our colleagues are our greatest strength, so we've created a benefits package that means we attract the best candidates. From a competitive salary, enhanced holidays, endless training options, staff discount and our annual profit share, all of which are available to all our permanent employees.
- Profit share Company social events Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced Holidays Generous staff discount Life assurance
- 126 training courses Employee Assist Helpline Free on-site parking
How to apply:
Please send your CV with a cover email to the HR Team via Indeed.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Person roles across JT Atkinson & Sons Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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