Sales Adviser

STARK Building Materials UK Ltd; Okehampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Bonus potential

Job summary

Jewson, part of Stark UK, is recruiting a Sales Assistant for our Okehampton branch. This part-time role (30 hours a week) requires availability every Saturday 08:00–12:00; training will equip you to be multi-skilled across duties in the branch, including yard and trade counter.

You’ll identify new business opportunities, manage customer relationships, onboard new customers, and drive profitability through better margins and wallet share. Ready to join a vibrant merchant team?

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and passion for the merchant world.
• Strong teamwork and ethical work practices.
• Willingness to multi-skill across duties in branch.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and pursue new customer accounts.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships through upselling and cross-selling.
• Onboard and activate new customers to maximise spend in early weeks.
• Drive margins and share of wallet to increase profitability.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation to closing deals.
• Conduct regular customer visits and product demonstrations.
• Provide timely reports on sales activity and market insights.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Decency

Team Spirit

Pride

Job description

At Jewson, part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people!We'renot just a team;we’rea 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. Ifyou’relooking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated,you’vefound your home!

We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our friendly Jewson branch in Okehampton, EX20 1BE.

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.

All employees are provided with the relevant training to ensure they are multiskilled in all areas of duties in branch, including the yard and trade counter.

This is a part time role (30hrs a week) with hours negotiable however must be available every Saturday from 08:00-12:00.

WhatYou’llBe Doing:

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 is 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!

What's Next

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.

Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? Wecan’twait to hear from you!