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Buxton - Parts Sales Advisor
Burton – Part Sales Advisor
At SDL, you won’t be lost in a big corporate machine – you’ll join a friendly, supportive, family-run business where people look out for each other.
Salary £29,998.80 – £35,884.99 per year
Hours 42.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri) + alternate Saturdays
Location Burton
🔧 About the Role Join a family-run business where your work genuinely matters
At SDL, your expertise and commitment will drive our continued success. We’re a well-established business that has grown over 47 years by prioritising customers — and our teams matter just as much.
A Part Sales Advisor role is the perfect fit if you thrive in a hands-on environment, enjoy engaging with customers, and want to be part of a dedicated branch team.
Responsibilities
- Serve customers efficiently on the counter and over the phone.
- Understand and address customer needs effectively.
- Source the correct vehicle parts to ensure complete satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the logistics team to manage orders smoothly.
- Daily operational assistance to ensure branch efficiency.
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This role suits those who enjoy helping others and operating well under pressure, within a fast-paced, cohesive team.
Why Us?
We empower people to grow, regardless of prior experience.
- Our promise: Train you, promote you—based on attitude and performance.
- Jordan, joining with no industry experience, rose to Branch Supervisor.
- Hannah, from retail, advanced to Senior Sales Advisor.
Key Requirements
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No prior motor factor expertise required – energising training at our SDL Sales Academy covers all essentials.
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Essential skills:
- Strong communication with customers.
- Ability to grasp systems quickly.
- Enthusiasm for cars/vehicles or sales advice roles.
- Calm, resilient attitude under pressure.
- Positive, dependable approach aligned with a team-first culture.
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Helpful (but not mandatory):
- Familiarity with MAM or similar software.
What We Offer
Beyond the competitive salary, benefit from:
- Profit-sharing schemes
- Global staff discounts across SDL shops
- Health Cash Plan (included payments for dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.)
- Retail, gym, travel, and entertainment discounts
- 3% employer pension contribution
- Company-branded uniform
- 24/7 employee advice line & GP phone access
- Death-in-service cover
- Optional extra leave for long service
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📅 Working Hours
- 42.5 hours/week
- Monday–Friday, 7 am–6 pm
- Every other Saturday (5 hours)
- Daily 30-minute meal break
❗ Join a stable, growing business that values your contributions and fosters long-term loyalty.
Progression
- All new starters complete the SDL Sales Academy, featuring:
- Hands-on product and systems training.
- Orientation at our Academy of Excellence, Clay Cross.
- Access to branch support networks.
📩 Apply Now SDL Car Parts partners exclusively with AKA Recruitment to find our future talent.
- Email: sdl@a-ka.co.uk
- Phone: 01924 495 066
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