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Sales Customer Service Advisor

Job details
Posting date: 18 September 2025
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 October 2025
Location: Paignton, Devon
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Emmerson Ross Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ER4589-cr

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Summary

Join a dynamic and driven team at a successful multichannel e-commerce online retailer specialising in niche furniture products and sofas.

As a Sales Customer Service Advisor, you will take charge of the complete online order journey. Your role will be crucial in providing sales support across multiple e-commerce channels, guiding customers through the sales process, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and following up after sales.

We expect you to have a minimum of two years of experience in a sales or customer support role, with a proven ability to identify customer needs, present products effectively, and close sales.

Key Responsibilities as a Sales Customer Service Advisor:

- Manage the online chat function and efficiently handle incoming customer calls and emails.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the company's products and services to provide informed advice and close sales effectively.
- Lead customers through the online sales process, offering expert guidance on product selection and facilitating seamless purchases.
- Oversee online sales transactions, process payments, and handle returns or refunds with precision.
- Assist in dispatching customer orders via couriers and e-commerce platforms.
- Drive sales through up-selling and strategic recommendations.
- Process returns, exchanges, and refunds, rigorously analysing evidence and documentation to investigate complaints and make informed decisions.
- Complete all necessary documentation in the sales process, manage customer emails, keep thorough call notes, and verify orders before dispatch.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and ensure high levels of satisfaction at all times.

Are you ready to be a vital part of this exceptional team as a Sales Customer Service Advisor?

Skills required for this Sales Customer Service Advisor role:

We are looking for self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment. While we value diverse backgrounds, you must show a track record of success in delivering excellent sales/customer service and possess strong administrative skills. You will need:

- Proven experience in sales or customer service roles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interactions with customers via phone, web chat, and email.
- The ability to identify and resolve customer issues and challenges related to online sales decisively.
- A strong commitment to customer satisfaction and the ability to build rapport with customers easily.
- Outstanding organisational skills and problem-solving ability, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in using online sales platforms and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
- Flexibility to work weekends.

This is a full-time Sales Customer Service Advisor position, requiring 40 hours per week over five days, including two weekend days per month with set days off during the week.

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