Sales Assistant

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