Sales Adviser

Jewson; Croydon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Apprenticeships and mentoring

Job summary

JewsonCroydon is seeking a Sales Advisor at our Croydon branch. This full-time position involves a dual role with yard coverage and a focus on developing new business while nurturing existing customer relationships.

You will lead prospecting efforts, manage accounts, onboard new customers, and drive margin and wallet share growth through proactive selling. A team-oriented mindset and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for sales and willingness to support the team.
• Experience in yard coverage is beneficial.
• Full-time role with Monday–Friday 7:30–17:00; every other Saturday 08:00–12:00.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and prospecting to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage existing customer relationships and upsell/cross-sell solutions.
• Onboard and activate new customers to maximise spend in first 13 weeks.
• Drive profitability by improving margins and wallet share.
• Oversee the sales process from lead to close with accurate forecasting.
• Conduct customer visits, product demonstrations, and presentations.
• Prepare and share timely reports on sales activities and market feedback.

Skills

Sales aptitude

Communication

Customer focus

Team player

Job description

At Jewson, 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!

We are recruiting for a Sales Advisor to join our friendly Jewson branch in Croydon, Addiscombe Road CR0 6AA.

Due to the team size in branch, we are looking for someone who has a passion for sales, but also has a willingness to support the rest of the team.

This will be a dual role and will involve regularly covering in the yard.

Full-time role working Monday-Friday 7:30-1700, and every other Saturday from 08:00-12:00.

WhatYou’llBe Doing

• Lead generation and prospecting: Identifynew business opportunities and proactively pursue new customer accounts through strategic prospecting.
• Account Management - Customer Retention & Growth: Maintain and grow existing customer relationships by understanding their needs, upselling and cross-selling solutions.
• Onboarding & Activation: Ensure new customers are successfully onboarded and activated, maximising spend potential within the first 13 weeks.
• Margin & Share of Wallet growth: Drive increased profitability by optimising margins and increasing the share of wallet from each customer.
• Sales Process Management: Manage the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, ensuringaccurateforecasting and pipeline management.
• Customer engagement: Conduct regular customer visits, productdemonstrationsand presentations to build rapport and drive sales.
• Reporting & Feedback: Provideaccurateandtimelyreports on sales activities, customerfeedbackand market insights.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Enthusiasm - You radiate positivity andpossessan unyielding passion for the merchant world.
• Decency - You embody honesty and integrity, contributing to a workplace built on respect and ethics
• Team Spirit - You thrive in collaborative settings, believing that together we can achieve greatness.
• Pride - You take pride in your work and are dedicated to producing top-notch results.

Why Choose Us?

• Quality -We’reunwavering 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.
• Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many otherperks!