Van Sales Driver

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Van Sales Driver to join our growing TPS business. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the TPS Sales Drivers are responsible for delivering parts across our region whilst developing and maintaining strong relationships with our customers

Job Title: Sales Driver

Location: TPS Swansea

Contract Type : Pemanent / Full-time

Hours of work: Working between the hours of 7:00am to 6:00pm 8 hours a day 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Position Pays: £12.80 an hour plus bonus

The Opportunity

As a TPS Van Sales Driver with TPS you will deliver and collect parts efficiently - maximising accuracy and minimising damage. You will develop and maintain outstanding relationships with customers and leverage these relationships to sell additional products and meet van sales targets.

Deliveries:

• Check orders to be delivered with the invoice - deal with any anomalies and advise the warehouse team
• Ensure all parts on the invoice are loaded efficiently into the delivery van
• Gain authorised signatures and printed names for customers of all delivered parts
• Drive in a safe and courteous manner within the law, at all times ensuring that the Driver Behaviour guidelines are followed.

Customer:

• Provide the highest levels of customer service by providing a knowledgeable, courteous, responsive and efficient van delivery service
• Report any customer complaints to the Sales Manager
• As the face of TPS maintain a professional and smart appearance at all times
• Check that all parts delivered match the customer invoice
• Plan the most direct routes to meet customer requirements.

Sales:

• Achieve own sales targets through building excellent customer relationships
• Keep up to date with current and future promotional campaigns and offers and share marketing messages/promotions with customers on delivery route
• Feedback to the Sales Manager any potential sales information gathered on the delivery runs i.e opening of a new Bodyshop, garage etc.

Systems and processes:

• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times (particularly manual handling practices)
• Handle all cash, cheque payments securely and in line with the cash handling policy
• Follow and comply with established business processes and guidelines
• Report any accidents or incidents immediately to the Warehouse Manager/TPS Centre Manager
• Complete all required documentation accurately and promptly

In order to be successful for the Sales Driver position, you must:

• Holds a current and full clean driving licence
• Excellent customer handling skills - able to build strong relationships
• Strong desire to succeed and exceed allocated sales targets
• Ability to work in a small team, as well as on own initiative - knowledge of local area
• Ability to lift and carry heavy items

What’s in it for you?

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus your birthday day off - increases with length of service.
• Staff Discounted parts and servicing plus a free MOT every year
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Long Service Recognition
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity leave
• Life Assurance (death in service benefit)
• Staff Car Scheme*
• Colleague Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance programme includes a 24/7 helpline
• Development opportunities within the Sinclair Group

If you would like to apply for this role and become a part of the TPS Van Sales Driver team on, part of the Sinclair Group, please send us your CV with a covering letter and include your salary expectations.