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Sales Assistant and Mail Order Manager required at P&B

by P&B 1 Sep 2016 16:01 BST 1 September 2016
Pinnell & Bax shop © Pinnell & Bax

A Sales Assistant and Mail Order Manager are required in one of the most successful dinghy chandlers in the UK, Pinnell & Bax, is a Northampton based sail makers and clothing specialist a true 'One Stop Sailing Shop' with everything you could wish for under one roof.

Sales Assistant

  • We are looking for an energetic person who can work at a fast pace, picking and packing orders to meet deadlines. This role is suited to someone who is self-motivated and a hard worker but also likes to work in a fun, relaxed environment where your efforts are appreciated.

  • Your responsibilities will include picking and packing items to send to customers. Working with couriers sending parcels to both national and international locations. Stock taking and restocking as required.

  • Customer service skills are a must, as you will have constant first hand interaction with our existing and potential customer base.

  • You must be punctual, reliable and have a strong eye for detail. A good level of computer literacy is a must. It is important that you are physically fit and capable of standing for long periods.

Mail Order Manager:

We are looking for an energetic person who can work at a fast pace, picking and packing orders to meet deadlines. This role is suited to someone who is self-motivated and a hard worker but also likes to work in a fun, relaxed environment where your efforts are appreciated.

Experience:

  • Experience of client facing activities related to selling technical products.
  • Experience of selling over the telephone.
  • Excellent computing skills MS office, Database management.
Personal Attributes:
  • Positive and highly motivated.
  • Confident negotiator with the ability to close the deal.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • The ability to generate ideas and present solutions when problem solving.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • A team player with the ability to work on own initiative.

This role will suit a hard working and career minded individual who wants to combine their passion of sailing with their professional ambitions.

To apply please call 01604 592808 and ask to speak to Dave or send your CV to either Dave Wade

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