The Role
To manage and develop existing and new customer relationships, increasing branch sales and margins and enhancing the customer experience.
Working hours - 40 hours Monday - Friday.
Key Accountabilities…
* Identify and Capture new Sales opportunities.
* Help to exceed branch Sales, Margins and Gross profit.
* Respond positively and effectively to customer’s needs.
* Agree the best possible margin when negotiating with customers in line with ledger budgets and KPI’s
* Cultivate and maintain exceptional standards of customer service and ensure company Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met.
* Positively act as the link between your branch and your customers
* Deal with customer complaints effectively, pleasantly and in a timely manner.
* Be vigilant to prevent fraud
* Be vigilant and report any Health & Safety issues to the Line Manager immediately.
Person Specification:
Previous extensive Sales Experience within a Builders Merchants (essential)
• Demonstrates a positive, friendly and stable attitude.
• Is prepared to develop a knowledge of the company, its products and the elements required to be successfully employed in the business.
• Someone who will promote and adhere to the company’s cultures, values and professionalism.
• Good interpersonal skills, confident and able to approach customers.
• Excellent communicating, influencing and negotiating skills. Both oral and written
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivated.
• Confidence to cold call existing and prospective customers.
Experience Requirements:
• Previous Sales experience (essential)
• Industry and product knowledge (essential)
• Driving license
• Good IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Minimum age 21 years
Package:
* 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
* Salary £38,000 - £42,000 + Company Car (fully expensed)
* Mobile Phone and Laptop
* Pension Scheme
* Death In Service Scheme
* Employee Assisted Programme