Junior Sales Representative - Builders Merchant

Arco; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction supplies company in the UK is looking for a Junior Field Sales Representative to drive sales growth by building relationships with customers and identifying new business opportunities. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess strong communication skills, with a UK driving license. The role includes visiting customer sites and working closely with the branch team. An exciting opportunity for those eager to develop their career in field sales and grow within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Salary: Up to £35,000

Company car

Ongoing training and career development

Staff discount on products

Qualifications

• Previous experience working for a builders merchant.
• UK driving licence (full, clean).
• Eager to learn and grow within the sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new customers.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales within allocated territory.
• Visit customer sites to understand their needs.
• Work with the branch sales team to ensure orders are fulfilled.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and KPI objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Job description

As the Junior Field Sales Representative, you will play a key role in driving sales growth by building relationships with customers, identifying new business opportunities and supporting existing accounts. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in field sales within the construction and building supplies industry.

You’ll spend time visiting customer sites, developing accounts and working closely with the branch team to ensure excellent service delivery.

Junior Field Sales Representative Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new customers.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales within allocated territory.
• Visit customer sites and projects to understand their needs.
• Work closely with the branch sales and operations team to ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently.
• Achieve agreed sales targets and KPI objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of customer visits, quotations and account activity.
• Represent the business professionally at all times, promoting their values and customer‑first approach.

Junior Field Sales Representative Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working for a builders merchant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven and eager to learn.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and establish trust with customers.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• UK driving licence (full, clean).

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to £35,000
• Pull car
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Staff discount on products.
• Supportive team culture in a growing business