About MKM Building Supplies
MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, established in 1995. With more than 135 branches and over 3,200 employees nationwide, we pride ourselves on a diverse and supportive workplace that values every colleague’s contribution.
Job Overview
Join us as a Senior Sales Specialist at MKM Building Supplies. In this role you will drive sales of our full range of building material products and play a key part in expanding our customer base.
Responsibilities
* Provide quotations for customers
* Engage with customers face‑to‑face and over the telephone
* Deliver excellent customer service and sound product advice
* Proactively build product sales, seizing every opportunity to make or increase a sale
* Use a customer relationship management system effectively
* Generate new business with existing and new customers
* Upsell and perform gap analysis on existing customers
* Conduct cold calling and qualify leads
* Follow up on quotes
Qualifications and Skills
* Motivated, energetic, and self‑driven with a positive attitude
* Strong knowledge of building supplies is required
* Previous sales experience in a builders merchant environment is essential
* Confident dealing with customers and building strong relationships
* Excellent telephone manner, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Computer literate
Benefits
* A competitive pay package
* Generous discretionary bonus scheme
* Substantial staff discounts
* Training and development opportunities
* Holiday scheme rewarding length of service
* Perkbox discounts
* Contributory pension scheme
* Financial Planning Support
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free parking
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
* Substantial Employee Discount
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health Support
This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
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