Job Title: Sales Associate - Building Supplies
Join our team as a Sales Associate in the building supplies industry, playing a key role in selling our full range of products. Previous sales experience in a builder’s merchant environment is a distinct advantage.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Providing quotations for customers
* Dealing with customers face-to-face and over the phone
* Delivering excellent customer service and product advice
* Proactively selling timber products and increasing sales opportunities
* Managing a customer relationship management system (CRM) with a portfolio of 50+ customers
* Generating new business from existing and new customers
* Upselling and gap analysis on existing customers
* Cold calling and lead qualification
* Following up on quotes
Qualifications and Skills
* Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, and positive attitude
* Knowledge of building supplies
* Previous sales experience in a builder’s merchant environment (preferred)
* Confidence in customer interactions
* Strong sales and customer service skills
* Ability to build strong customer relationships
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a good telephone manner
Benefits
* Competitive pay package and discretionary bonus scheme
* Training and development opportunities
* Holiday scheme rewarding length of service
* Contributory pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Substantial employee discount
* Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
This role involves working alternate Saturday mornings.
About MKM
MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, established in 1995. With over 134 branches and 3100 employees nationwide, we value diversity and strive to create a welcoming environment for all colleagues. Join us on our journey!
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