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Salary: £27,000 - £31,000 / year

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19/5/2026

Brighton

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 nathan@kbbrecruitment.co.uk or contact Nathan on 01933448877.

KBB Recruitment are acting as the employment agency for this position

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Royal Tunbridge Wells

Pantiles Chambers85 High StreetTunbridge WellsTN1 1XP

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