Sales Advisor

As a Sales Advisor you’ll be the first point of contact for customers both trade and retail looking to purchase car parts and accessories. Your role will involve advising on parts, processing orders, checking availability, and ensuring excellent customer service throughout the sales process. Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8am – 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays’ 8.30am – 1pm Key Responsibilities: Serve retail and trade customers in person, by phone, and via email Identify correct parts using manufacturer catalogues and systems Prepare quotes, check stock availability, and process orders efficiently Up-sell related products, accessories, and special offers where appropriate Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to source non-stocked items Support the warehouse with parts requests and timely supply Maintain accurate records of orders, backorders, and special requests Help with stock checks, stock rotation, and general housekeeping Build and maintain strong relationships with customers Ensure all documentation and systems are updated accurately Requirements: Previous experience in a Parts Advisor or Sales Advisor is preferred but not essential Good knowledge of vehicle makes, models, and components is preferred Strong communication and customer service skills Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Confident IT skills Familiarity with dealer or parts systems would be advantageous Punctual, reliable and trustworthy High level of accuracy and attention to detail A team player with a positive and proactive attitude

Serve retail and trade customers in person, by phone, and via email

Identify correct parts using manufacturer catalogues and systems

Prepare quotes, check stock availability, and process orders efficiently

Up-sell related products, accessories, and special offers where appropriate

Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to source non-stocked items

Support the warehouse with parts requests and timely supply

Maintain accurate records of orders, backorders, and special requests

Help with stock checks, stock rotation, and general housekeeping

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers

Ensure all documentation and systems are updated accurately

Previous experience in a Parts Advisor or Sales Advisor is preferred but not essential

Good knowledge of vehicle makes, models, and components is preferred

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Confident IT skills

Familiarity with dealer or parts systems would be advantageous

Punctual, reliable and trustworthy

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

A team player with a positive and proactive attitude

About You

About Us

Bennetts is a third-generation family business, founded in 1954, and built on strong values of value and customer service. While the company has grown significantly, those principles remain at its core. Today, the L Bennett and Sons Group operates across the UK, supplying car parts, tools, and workshop equipment to both trade and public customers, from independent garages to main dealers and specialists. With over 55 branches and growing, over £30 million in stock and a fleet of 350+ vehicles, Bennetts supports everything from routine servicing to complex repairs. As an independent, family-owned business, Bennetts reinvests in its people, infrastructure, and systems, enabling quick decisions and consistent service. Looking ahead, Bennetts remains focused on quality products, dependable service, and supporting workshops with confidence, staying true to the values that have driven its success for over 70 years.

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