Job Overview:
- Professional and consultative approach — no high-pressure sales environment.
- All customer enquiries are inbound — no cold calling or lead generation required.
- Full training provided on all products and services.
- Helping customers with sales & design of their new gates or fencing products (training provided)
- Showroom visits with customers.
- Inbound calls/emails handling
The role would suit somebody who enjoys working with people and building customer relationships in a relaxed, professional environment.
Company Overview
Gates Scotland LTD specialises in mid-to-high-end domestic gates, railings and fencing systems throughout central Scotland.
We are one of Scotland’s most established and recognised gate companies, with thousands of completed projects and hundreds of verified 5-star reviews online.
Summary
We are looking for the right candidate to join our growing sales and customer service team at Gates Scotland.
Our business focuses on providing customers with a professional, relaxed and informative experience rather than high-pressure sales tactics. We pride ourselves on offering quality products, technical knowledge, honest advice and fair pricing.
This approach has helped us build a strong reputation across Scotland and allows customers to feel confident and comfortable throughout the purchasing process.
Ideal Candidate
- Friendly, approachable and professional
- Strong communication and people skills
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Confident speaking with customers in person, over the phone and by email
- Full UK driving licence preferred
- Basic computer and office software knowledge
- Previous experience within customer service, home improvements or sales environments would be beneficial but not essential
Responsibilities
- Respond to inbound customer enquiries via phone, email and website
- Speak with customers to understand their requirements and recommend suitable products and services
- Assist customers using brochures, product samples and showroom displays
- Encourage and organise showroom visits
- Prepare quotations and assist with customer follow-ups
- Maintain regular communication with customers throughout their project
- Update and manage customer information within the company CRM system
- Work closely with office, manufacturing and installation teams to ensure smooth project coordination
- Provide a high level of customer service and professionalism at all times
- Assist with general office administration and customer support duties
- Build positive long-term relationships with customers and represent the company professionally
Keywords / Related Experience
Customer Service, Customer Experience, Sales Consultant, Showroom Consultant, Customer Advisor, Home Improvement, Hybrid Sales Role, Internal Sales, External Sales, Account Support, Project Coordinator, Sales Support, Client Relations, Office & Field Based Role, Residential Sales, Technical Sales, Gate Industry, Construction Industry, Estimating, Quotations, CRM Systems, Relationship Management, Inbound Sales, Domestic Sales, Showroom Sales, Property Industry, Retail Sales, Survey Appointments, Customer Care, Trade Counter, Kitchen & Bathroom Sales, Estate Agency, Hospitality Management, Field Customer Support.
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
- Office Based Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
