Braintree District Council has two exciting opportunities for Commercial Sales Assistants to join its Operations team.

Location: Braintree, CM7 9HB

Salary: £24,505 to £27,571 per annum

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Close Date: 24th April 2024

About Us:

Braintree is an ambitious forward-thinking Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward-thinking approach that is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it.

Commercial Sales Assistant – The Role:

Braintree District Council is seeking two Commercial Sales Assistants to join its operations team. As a Commercial Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of existing and new commercial waste customers. Your role will involve providing support and guidance to customers regarding their waste requirements, including opportunities for recycling.

Playing a crucial role in enhancing customer experience and generating additional income, you will employ a proactive sales approach to meet targets. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers, offering advice and assistance on various queries.

Additionally, you will collaborate with the Waste Management team to ensure that customer service standards are upheld. This includes promptly addressing issues or queries, such as non-collection of waste, and providing administrative support to the Operations team.

Commercial Sales Assistant – You:

To be successful in this role, it is essential that you possess:

- Good sales and negotiation skills

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in telephone and face-to-face sales

- Confidence and a sales-oriented approach

- Experience in expanding a portfolio of commercial customers

- Proactive attitude towards meeting customers

- Ability to develop and maintain excellent customer relations

- Possession of a full clean driving licence

- Access to own vehicle

Commercial Sales Assistant – Benefits:

- Free parking

- Local government pension scheme

- Learning and development for all staff

- Staff discount scheme

- Staff recognition schemes

- Extensive health and wellbeing programme including discounted gym membership

Application Process:

The deadline for applications for this role is April 24th, 2024.

To submit your application for these exciting Commercial Sales Assistant opportunities, please click ‘Apply’ now!