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At Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people We're not just a team; we're a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you're looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you've found your home
Details
Location - Luton
What You'll Be Doing
• Provide strong leadership, direction and coaching to the internal sales team to ensure high levels of performance, collaboration and engagement to create an effective team that proactively grows the customer base and share of wallet
* Collaborate with leadership and external sales teams to maximise profitable growth opportunities and ensure customer operational & logistical requirements are understood and delivered.
* Continuously improve the quality of sales through strategic pricing, negotiation and cost-effective sales initiatives.
* Create a strong customer-centric culture where colleagues take every opportunity to build great relationships through regular pro-active customer interaction, taking personal responsibility to build key customer relationships.
* Develop specialist product knowledge and sales capability within team and leverage skills to drive exceptional results in key areas.
* Maximise growth through continuously reviewing and championing improvements in sales processes to improve d professionalism and effectiveness of sales team.
* Leverage understanding of local markets to provide input into branch sales plans and forecasts that drive profitability and team performance.
* Give regular and timely constructive feedback on performance, holding the team accountable, and providing coaching and development solutions to enhance capability and deliver a high-quality customer experience.
* Foster and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with Suppliers, identifying beneficial trading opportunities and securing support for local initiatives and training as required.
What We're Looking For
* Experience in a sales leadership role within the merchanting or building materials industry
* Experience of development and execution of sales plans and campaigns
* Proven ability to coach, develop and manage others to deliver exceptional customer service and exceed sales and profitability targets
Enthusiasm - Positivity and unyielding passion for the merchant world.
Decency – Honesty, integrity, and mutual respect
Team Spirit - A genuine desire to help others, working collaboratively and achieving results together.
Pride - Dedication in producing top-notch results.
What's in it for you
* Competitive Basic Salary
* Performance Related Bonus
34 days holiday per year
- Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General
- Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.
- Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway
- Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)
- Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks
Why Choose Us?
Quality - We're unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers' expectations.
Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven't always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.
Professional Development - We are invested in your success Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks
Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm
What's Next
If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.
Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can't wait to hear from you