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As a Sales Assistant, it is your job to help customers identify and purchase products they require \/ desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sales Specialist are required to have an in-depth understanding of all company products and services, along with a high level of skills and industry knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Balfe’s Bikes, we are a small company with big aspirations. Our mission is to continuously upskill our workforce and attract like-minded new starters who want a career within the industry but up until now perhaps have been uncertain quite how to go about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Balfe\u2019s, it is all about people. And bikes! It is the passion, energy and enthusiasm of all our colleagues throughout the business which makes Balfe\u2019s a great place to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Cytech Technical Courses to specific supplier courses, such as Brompton, Bosch, Shimano and Fazua we will ensure your skills are constantly developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To find out more about the roles, view the full job descriptions below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sales Assistant – Job Description 2024<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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