Trade Sales Assistant

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Detail information about job Trade Sales Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Plenty of variety where no 2 days are the same in this FAST paced role
• Great fulltime permanent opportunity
• Convenient Hamilton Te Rapa location

As part of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety (WIS), NZ Safety Blackwoods is the country’s leading supplier of personal protective equipment, engineering products, work wear and industrial safety products, as well as industry specific training and consulting services.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trade Sales Assistant to join our friendly team in our Hamilton Te Rapa branch. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will play a key part in contributing to the efficient operation of the branch and play a key part in maximizing customer service levels. Other key responsibilities will include:

• Serving customers in the shop and by telephone including sales, orders and product enquiries
• Liaising with purchasing and branch staff to ensure customer requirements are met accurately and on time
• Maintaining shop displays. Organise promotions and other marketing/sales exercises as directed
• Receipting, unpacking and storing inwards goods
• Maintaining stock levels on shelves ensuring appropriate stock rotation
• Picking, packing and dispatching outwards goods accurately and on time
• Arranging stock transfers, procuring orders and managing backorders on a daily basis
• Assisting with all branch stock takes to ensure all products are accurately counted and recorded

As our ideal candidate, you have proven experience in a similar role within the retail sector however, we are willing to provide full training to a hardworking individual who is eager to learn. A technical trade or a MRO and industrial product background/knowledge is highly desirable. You will be enthusiastic and motivated with the ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively while working well under pressure in a fast paced environment. Your excellent communication skills coupled with initiative and ‘can do’ attitude will make you the stand out.

NZ Safety Blackwoods has an outstanding reputation for their commitment to their staff and encouraging both their professional and personal ambitions. In addition to excellent training and development programs, we offer a range of other benefits.

WIS is the leading provider of industrial and safety products and services in Australia and New Zealand. We are committed to safety, sustainability and community support, and constantly invest in our people, processes and technology to improve customer service, strengthen our leadership positions into existing and new markets, grow profitably and achieve satisfactory returns.

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