Internal Sales Assistant
Job description
Internal Sales Assistant – Prowood
Join a trusted leader in the building and timber industry!
Prowood, part of the Haldane Group, is a leading timber and building materials supplier with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and innovation. The business is committed to delivering exceptional service and building long-term partnerships with customers across the UK.
Due to continued business growth, we are now seeking a Internal Sales Assistant to join our team at Hindley Green, Wigan. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a busy sales environment, and is driven to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a key member of our branch team, you will:
- Engage with trade customers—providing advice, answering queries, and ensuring every caller receives a first‑class service.
- Drive sales performance by identifying customer needs, recommending suitable products, and promoting add‑on or alternative solutions.
- Proactively follow up on enquiries and quotations to maximise sales opportunities and build lasting customer relationships.
- Work to agreed sales targets and KPI benchmarks, ensuring personal and branch performance is consistently strong.
- Use a computerised stock and sales system to process orders, check availability, and maintain accurate customer records.
- Handle transactions professionally and accurately.
- Stay up to date with product knowledge, market trends, and promotions to enhance the customer experience.
- Support general branch operations, ensuring the office is organised, energised, and efficient.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a internal sales or customer service function
- A confident communicator with a strong customer‑first mindset
- Motivated and target‑driven, with the ability to work towards KPIs
- A team player who can also work independently when required
- Knowledge of timber or a willingness to learn
- Strong IT skills, proficient in order processing in an ERP system
- Positive attitude, reliability, and a passion for delivering excellent service
What You’ll Receive
We recognise and reward our people with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Training & development programmes to support your ongoing career growth
- Staff discount
- Incentive bonus scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- 30 days annual leave
- Healthcare package (Westfield Health)
If you’re enthusiastic, customer‑focused, and excited by the idea of joining a company that values its people and invests in their success, we’d love to hear from you!
Closing date for applications is Friday 03 April 2026