Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join the TRADE COUNTER SALES team of a leading independent builders Merchants based in the Marston Green area of BIRMINGHAM (B37).

Salary will be entirely dependent on experience but is anticipated in the region of 30-35k. Core working hours are 7.30am to 5pm Mon to Fri and every second Saturday.

Working within TRADE COUNTER SALES you will be expected to:

Convert customer enquiries into sales Engage with customers in branch and remotely Nurture and develop key customers relationships Produce quotes and process sales orders Proactively identify and develop potential new customers Trade counter sales in the branch Develop product and market knowledge Promote and maintain safe working practices across the site Work closely transport and warehouse Ensure the highest level of customer service
To be successful within this TRADE COUNTER SALES team, you should display the following skills & experience:

Sales experience in a builder's merchants, DIY shed, construction or a similar trade environment. A sound understanding of the building trade or DIY marketplace Excellent communication skills at all levels both face to face and on the phone A self-motivated problem solver with a "can do" attitude
NOTE : This TRADE COUNTER SALES position is a permanent appointment, employed directly by the company and NOT a temp or agency contract.

This TRADE COUNTER SALES position will ideally suit someone who has already gained experience selling either within the construction sector or within a builder's merchant or DIY shed context.

Please apply using the "apply" button or call to discuss.

Kelpie Business Services is acting as an employment agency in regard to this vacancy. We offer a range of tailored and in house recruitment services to businesses seeking to adopt a more sympathetic and focused candidate driven recruitment process to support their business growth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you know what your current notice period is ?
Please state if you are not currently working and thereby available immediately.

If you are working, what is your current salary package ? How do you usually commute to work ?
(eg. own vehicle, public transport, cycle, walk etc)

How many years experience do you have working in a builder's merchants, DIY shed, construction sales or similar environment ? In addition to working Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.00pm, are you able to work on alternate Saturdays ?
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: tcs