Requirements
Candidates must have previous experience in a similar role within a builder's merchant environment. Essential attributes include strong negotiation skills, confidence, excellent communication abilities, and computer literacy.
Job Description
MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 149 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always 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 an instrumental role in the growth and development of the branch within the building materials sector. We are therefore looking for a talented, experienced, and dedicated candidate to help drive the business forward. This is an internal position working full time within the branch.
Responsibilities and Duties
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.
In all dealings with customers, you will be expected to use every opportunity to maximise sales and margin.
Qualifications and Skills
Experience in a similar role within a builder’s merchant environment is essential.
You must be an excellent negotiator, organised, confident and enthusiastic.
A good telephone manner, excellent communication, and interpersonal skill.
Computer literate.
Benefits
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:
A competitive pay package.
Generous discretionary bonus scheme
Substantial staff discounts
Training and development opportunities
Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Uniform
Perkbox benefits
Contributory pension scheme
Financial planning support
Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay.
Mental health wellbeing support
Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280
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