Sales Assistant

October 27, 2025

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Nottingham Sales Opportunity: Sales Assistant (Entry Level) - IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE!

This is a fast paced role with great career progression opportunities!

Our client is a well-established sales and marketing company based in Nottingham, with a stellar reputation for providing excellent service to their growing portfolio of clients. They are seeking candidates who are interested in upskilling and are looking for personal and professional development in a customer-facing environment. Our client is willing to invest time, money, and effort into every successful candidate. They provide access to top-quality training so those new to the industry are in the best position to represent the company and its clients.

You will be responsible for maintaining the reputation of both our client and the clients you represent. As you progress, you will take on more responsibilities, including office-based tasks such as recruiting new representatives for your team, training new assistants, and attending networking events and workshops to advance your skill set.

This Entry Level Sales Role is ideal for:

Those seeking a new challenge in a new industry.
Those looking to up skill themselves and looking for personal development.
Those wanting career progression.
Those looking to get out of temporary employment.
Those with experience dealing with customers face to face or over the phone like retail (including fashion, supermarkets and high street shops), hospitality, receptionists, tourism, contact centre/call centre, customer service, sales, delivery or takeaway drivers, restaurant, bar or pub staff etc
Those looking to work for 4-5 full days a week
Enjoy friendly competition
Are self motivated, ambitious and are looking for a career not just the next job

Benefits of role:

Opportunities to travel the UK and go to exclusive organisational events.
Opportunity to earn more than the average entry level role as every time you help your client earn money, so do you!
Training is provided so you understand, the clients, the culture and the business.
Social events and team nights out.
Benefit from a day rate and an uncapped commission structure, ensuring your earning potential is truly limitless.

Incentives for top performers include but not limited to:

Financial incentives.
Recognition within the business (progression, awards)
Posts on their social media and website.
Regular competitions within the office with financial incentives.
Personal and professional development.
Business advancement opportunities.
OTE of £24-£30k per annum.
Excellent commute links.
Fun and motivated environment, with excellent support staff.

Our client offers a day rate in addition to a commission-based structure, providing a platform for uncapped earnings. This incredible self-employed opportunity comes with unbound potential, and it's our client’s ongoing mission to support your personal development.

Please note: Due to the nature of this role, fluent English communication skills are a must. Successful applicants must also be able to commute to Nottingham each working day.

This role is not suitable for candidates still in education (school/College/University), due to availability, our client is seeking candidates that can work 5 full days per week.

Click the apply button now and you could be offered start within the next 14 days!

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