External Sales Representative – for our successful Hexham branch
In this position, you will play an instrumental role in the growth and development of the branch, we are therefore looking for a talented, experienced, and dedicated candidate to help drive the business forward.
Working as part of the external sales team, the main aim of this role will be to identify new business opportunities, promoting MKM as their supplier of choice and converting this into regular business.
In addition, you will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with existing customers and ensuring they continue to receive great customer service. You will predominantly work in and around the Congleton area and will be required to take a pro-active approach to visiting existing and potential customers, building lasting relationships and exceeding their expectations. In all dealings with customers, you will be expected to use every opportunity to maximise sales and margin.
Previous experience of working in a sales role is essential for this role. Sales experience from within a builder’s merchant is essential. In additional you must be an excellent negotiator, confident and enthusiastic and have a full driver’s licence. This role will predominantly work Monday to Friday; however, you will need to be flexible to work a Saturday should the needs of the business require this.
In return, you can be a part of the UK’s leading independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:
Competitive salary package, company car or car allowance, performance related bonus, Contributory pension scheme, perkbox discounts, financial planning support, holiday accrual on length of service, free parking, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity pay, mental health support and employee assistance program.
MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995.