Landscaping Sales Negotiator

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Profit Share Bonus

Enhanced company pension scheme

Length of service annual leave increases up to 30 days

Flexible Holiday Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Company workwear/PPE provided

Job summary

A leading builders' merchant in the UK is seeking a Landscaping Sales Negotiator for their Enderby branch. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service to trade and retail customers. Responsibilities include selling building materials and ensuring the highest standards of service. The position also offers opportunities for growth and an attractive benefits package, including a company profit share bonus and enhanced pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience selling heavyside building materials is preferred but not essential.
• Self-motivated individual capable of providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, builders, contractors and suppliers.
• Proficient PC skills to organise transactions.

Responsibilities

• Sell building materials profitably to trade and retail customers.
• Ensure the highest standard of service is provided.
• Effectively use PC to organise transactions.
• Acquire quotes and follow up to achieve orders.
• Meet agreed sales targets.
• Maintain landscaping areas and displays.
• Handle cash sales accurately.
• Meet agreed sales targets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Relationship building

Relationship building

Cash handling & POS use

Tools

POS system

Stock / inventory software

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Landscaping Sales Negotiator has become available at our Enderby branch. We require an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who can provide excellent customer service skills to our trade and retail customers.

The Person

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and ideally will have proven experience selling heavyside building materials although this is not essential. The ability to build relationships with employees, local builders, contractors and suppliers is key to the role.

Key Tasks

• Selling building materials profitably to trade and retail
• Ensure highest standard of service to the customer
• Effective use of PC to organise transactions
• Awareness of new sales opportunities
• Counter stock maintenance / assisting with stock take preparation
• Responsibility for the cash sale business
• Acquiring quotes, following up and achieving orders
• Meet agreed targets
• Cover the Trade Counter when required
• Maintain landscaping areas and all displays

The Benefits

• Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
• Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice
• Length of service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays
• Flexible Holiday Scheme – buy or sell up to 3 days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
• Company workwear/PPE provided

Location

About Us

With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Whether it’s bricks and blocks, timber, landscaping supplies, or specialist products, we deliver with reliability and care. Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward.

We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our People

At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that’s why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues’ well-being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.

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An exciting opportunity for a Landscaping Sales Negotiator has become available at our Enderby branch.