Branch Sales Manager

Raab-Karcher Baustoffhandel; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday per year

Pension with LG

Life Assurance

Reward Gateway discounts

Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App

Refer a Friend

Job summary

Frazer, part of Stark UK, in Ipswich is seeking a Branch Sales Manager to lead the team and drive sales for construction materials. This full-time role (Mon-Fri, 7:30am–5:00pm) involves supporting the Branch Manager, developing staff, and building strong customer relationships across face-to-face and phone interactions.

You will understand the local market and contribute to a positive sales culture, ensuring safe working practices and high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous sales leadership experience within a construction materials supply business.
• Proven track record of motivating teams and driving sales performance.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as first-line support to the Branch Manager and help lead the team to deliver sales and customer service success.
• Motivate and develop the team, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sales growth.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, both face-to-face and over the phone.
• Develop understanding of products and services to maximise customer interactions and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead by example to create a positive sales culture and encourage more customer relationships and sales.
• Use in-house systems to process orders, organise deliveries and keep customers updated throughout their journey.

Skills

Sales leadership

Customer relationships

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

At Frazer, part of 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!Frazer is a leading provider of specialist civils, infrastructure and utilities products and solutions. We are focused entirely on a net zero carbon future and the role we play in that ambition – working with our partners to deliver projects tackling the carbon challenge from the ground up!We are recruiting for a Branch Sales Manager to join our thriving Frazer branch in Ipswich (IP3 8LF).This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pmWhat You’ll Be DoingAct as first-line support to the Branch Manager, helping to lead and support the team to deliver sales and customer service success.Motivate and develop the team, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sales growth.Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, both face-to-face and over the phone, understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions.Develop a strong understanding of our products and services to maximise every customer interaction and identify opportunities to grow sales.Understand the local market, customers and competitors to support the branch sales strategy.Lead by example, creating a positive sales culture and encouraging the team to take every opportunity to grow customer relationships and sales.Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise deliveries and keep customers updated throughout their journey.Make Health & Safety a priority, ensuring the team understands and follows safe working practices.What We’re Looking ForPrevious sales leadership experience within a construction materials supply business, ideally with experience of utilities or civils products.A proven track record of motivating teams and driving sales performance.Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the local customer and market landscape.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust with customers and colleagues.A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and take action.The ability to lead by example, support your team and contribute positively to the wider branch operation.Customer-focused, positive and reliable team player who takes pride in their work, builds strong customer relationships and demonstrates honesty, integrity and enthusiasm for the merchant industry. .What’s in it for youCompetitive Basic SalaryPerformance Related Bonus34 days holiday per yearRetirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & GeneralLife 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 GatewayAviva 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 CoverRefer a Friend schemeWellbeing Centre via Work PerksWhy 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.Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.What's NextIf 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.