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MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique. Today we have more than 135 branches and over 3200 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey.
In this position, you will play a key role in the sale of our full range of building material products. Previous sales experience in a similar role within a builder’s merchant environment is essential.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Providing quotations for customers
* Dealing with customers both face to face and over the telephone
* Giving excellent customer service and sound product advice
* Taking a proactive approach to building product sales, using every opportunity to make or increase a sale
* Using a customer relationship management system
* Generate new business with existing and new customers
* Upsell and gap analysis on existing customers
* Cold calling
* Lead qualifying
* Quote follow up
* Occasional visits to customers
Qualifications and Skills
* Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, self‑driven, positive attitude
* Sound building supplies knowledge is required
* Previous sales experience in a builders merchant environment is essential
* Full UK driver’s licence is essential
* Confident dealing with customers
* Ability to build great customer relationships
* A good telephone manner, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills; computer literate
Benefits
* A competitive pay package
* Generous discretionary bonus scheme
* Substantial staff discounts
* Training and development opportunities
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