Requirements
Candidates must have previous sales experience within a builder's or timber merchant environment and possess sound product knowledge. Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and computer literacy are essential for this role.
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 143 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 a key role in the sale of our full range of building supplies and timber products therefore previous sales experience in a similar role within a builder’s or timber merchant environment is essential. This role will predominantly be dealing with building materials (heavyside) queries/ quotations.
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 materials, plumbing / heating or timber product sales, using every opportunity to make or increase a sale.
Generate new business with existing and new customers.
Upsell and gap analysis on existing customers.
Cold calling
Quote follow up.
Qualifications and Skills
Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven, positive attitude
Sound product knowledge is required.
Previous sales experience in a builder’s or timber merchant environment is essential.
Confident dealing with customers
The ability to build great customer relationships.
A good telephone manner, excellent communication, and interpersonal skill
Computer literate.
Benefits
A competitive pay package.
Generous discretionary bonus scheme
Substantial staff discounts
Training and development opportunities
Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
Perkbox discounts
Contributory pension scheme
Financial Planning Support
Cycle to work scheme.
Free parking
Enhanced Maternity
Enhanced Paternity
Substantial Employee Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Mental Health Support
This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.
Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280
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