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Advert: John Packer Ltd

Do you fancy joining John Packer? If so — this could be the job for you...

John Packer
 

Due to continuing growth, John Packer Ltd is looking for an instrument sales specialist to assist in their busy retail premises in Taunton.

Varied role

This varied role involves supporting the departmental managers in all areas of retail sales. The successful applicant will play woodwind or brass instruments to a high standard and will ideally have been qualified at a specialist music college.

We are looking for someone who is intelligent, articulate and diligent with good communication skills. This is a busy role and would suit a physically active person. Some sales experience would be an advantage, but is not essential as full training will be given

Good prospects

We are a successful and friendly company and the role offers good prospects to the right person.

The job entails a 5 day week (with a Saturday rota) and the remuneration package is generous and related to potential/experience.

We are a successful and friendly company and the role offers good prospects to the right personJohn Packer Ltd

Send details

Please send CV in the first instance to Jon Parkinson (Sales Director) – jon@johnpacker.co.uk. The closing date for applications is January 31st 2013.

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