Key Builder Accounts & Estimating Lead

STARK Building Materials UK; Kilmarnock; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

34 days holiday

Pension plan

Life assurance

Discount platform (Work Perks)

AvivaDigicare+ access

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Job summary

STARK Building Materials UK, through Jewson, is recruiting for an internal sales/estimation role based at the Kilmarnock Sales Office with hybrid working. The role focuses on building relationships with SME housebuilders, preparing accurate estimates, and coordinating orders from quotation to delivery.

The successful candidate will understand residential construction, materials, and pricing, and will work closely with branches, logistics, and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate service and

Qualifications

• Experience in a builders’ merchant or construction-related role.
• Solid understanding of residential building projects and live sites.
• Good understanding of building materials, product ranges and specs.
• Commercial and pricing awareness, including margins and delivery charges.
• Confidence using drawings and schedules to produce accurate estimates.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with site agents and managers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, orders and deadlines with accuracy.
• Proactive approach to resolving delivery issues and site requirements.
• Ability to collaborate with branches, logistics teams and suppliers.
• Proficient with order processing systems and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with housebuilder customers, including regular site visits and customer check-ins.
• Prepare accurate estimates and material take-offs using drawings, specifications and material schedules.
• Manage customer orders from quotation through to delivery, working closely with branches and transport teams.
• Monitor live projects and forward orders, ensuring materials arrive on site at the right time and in the right quantities.
• Follow up quotations, identify sales opportunities and support revenue and margin growth across your accounts.
• Source specialist products and liaise with suppliers to confirm availability, pricing and delivery dates.
• Resolve customer queries, delivery issues and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Keep customer records, quotations and sales pipelines up to date, providing product specifications and technical information when required.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Time management

Sales oriented

Attention to detail

Tools

CRM software

Order processing systems

Job description

STARK Building Materials UK, through Jewson, is recruiting for an internal sales/estimation role based at the Kilmarnock Sales Office with hybrid working. The role focuses on building relationships with SME housebuilders, preparing accurate estimates, and coordinating orders from quotation to delivery.

The successful candidate will understand residential construction, materials, and pricing, and will work closely with branches, logistics, and suppliers to ensure timely, accurate service and