Contract Sales Negotiator

Alsford; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a motivated Contract Sales Negotiator to join their extraordinary team. This role involves negotiating sales, maximizing margin opportunities, and supporting a small team to achieve business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent sales and negotiation skills, a strong educational background, and proven experience in sales. This company offers a vibrant workplace culture with opportunities for career progression, in-house training, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Annual pay review

In-house training

Health checks

Life assurance of 4x basic salary

Discounted goods

Cycle to work scheme

Profit share incentive scheme

Employee assistance program

33 days holiday

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Good level of education required, such as Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven successful experience in sales and contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate sales and progress them to completion.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain customer records and adhere to company procedures.

Skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Planning and organizational skills

Management reporting systems proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma

City & Guilds

NVQ

Job description

Extraordinary Team, Innovative Workforce, Inspiring Workplace

Salary:

Location: Mergefield

Title: Mergefield Title

This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary} {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

If you are motivated, passionate, and truly want to make a difference working as part of our extraordinary team, then you will fit right in with us here at Alsford.

Overall Objective

The Contract Sales Negotiator role requires negotiating sales, progressing sales to completion, and developing new business. The role aims to maximize sales and margin opportunities in line with business objectives through a proactive approach. The person will coordinate with internal departments to meet customer and company requirements and support sales activities within a small team.

Job Description

A Contract Sales Negotiator will be expected to:

1. Deliver the budgeted margin targets as a minimum.
2. Conduct all business within the company’s credit and cash guidelines.
3. Ensure customer visits, sales calls, and inquiries are carried out to a high standard.
4. Achieve account opening levels as specified by management.
5. Maintain customer records and adhere to company procedures.
6. Document and catalog relevant information regarding proactive activities.
7. Keep management informed of trading activity and customer base information.
8. Follow all company policies including Health & Safety regulations.
9. Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications/Experience

Must have a good level of education, such as a Diploma, City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent. Proven successful experience in sales and contract performance is required.

Job Specific Skills

1. Excellent sales and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
2. Strong planning and organizational skills, with timely reporting and adherence to paperwork and processes.
3. Proficiency with management reporting systems and interrogating data for management insights.
4. Highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of managing workload in pressurized environments.

What We Can Offer You

At Alsford, we pride ourselves on a great workplace culture rooted in our values. We offer opportunities for career progression within an expanding business.

The Job Package

• Annual pay review
• In-house training
• Health checks
• Life assurance of 4x basic annual salary
• Discounted goods
• Cycle to work scheme
• Profit share incentive scheme
• Employee assistance program
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Refer a friend scheme

Click apply today to begin your Alsford journey.

The Company

Alsford is a Builders' Merchant supplying timber, tools, and building materials to Trade and DIY customers. Established in 1882, Alsford Timber Ltd is the largest Timber and Builders Merchant in South East England, with 19 branches across Kent, Surrey, London, East Sussex, and West Sussex. We have spent over 130 years building a strong brand based on durability and quality.

Benefits

• Pay
• Training
• Health
• Life Assurance
• Discount
• Travel
• Profit Share Incentive Scheme
• Incentives
• Holiday
• Staff Treats