Sales Executive

Lords Builders Merchants; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Ongoing training

Job summary

Lords Builders Merchants in Aylesbury is seeking an enthusiastic Sales Executive to enhance customer relationships and drive sales. You will handle customer inquiries, prepare competitive quotes, and build strong relationships with both trade and retail clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of sales experience in builders’ merchants or the construction materials trade. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and opportunities for career progression in a friendly professional team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ sales experience within builders’ merchants or construction materials trade.
• Reliable transport due to branch location.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Handling customer enquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Preparing accurate and competitive quotes.
• Building strong relationships with existing customers and developing new business.

Skills

Sales experience in builders’ merchants

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer-focused approach

Team player

Tools

Order systems

Basic IT tools

Job description

Build relationships. Build your career. Build with Lords.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and sales-driven Sales Executive to join the team at Lords Builders Merchants in Aylesbury.

If you’re passionate about sales, know your way around building materials, and enjoy working with customers to find the right solutions, this is a fantastic opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

You’ll be at the heart of our branch’s success—responding to enquiries, preparing quotes, processing orders, and helping customers get the products they need, when they need them. It’s a role that combines relationship‑building, product knowledge, and commercial awareness.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handling customer enquiries by phone, email, and in person
• Preparing accurate and competitive quotes
• Building strong relationships with existing trade and retail customers while developing new business locally
• Promoting Lords’ full range of products and services
• Working closely with colleagues to deliver great service every time

What We’re Looking For

• At least 2 years’ sales experience within builders’ merchants or the wider construction materials trade
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach
• Confidence using order systems, e‑mail and basic IT tools
• A team player who takes pride in doing a great job
• Reliable transport due to branch location
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing national merchant group
• A friendly, professional team culture where your contribution is valued

Hours: 6.30 am–4.30 pm Monday to Friday, 7 am–12 pm alternate Saturdays

We’re ready to make your mark with a business that’s growing fast and values great service, and we’d love to hear from you.

Company Description

Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family‑run business. Our network of branches offers a broad range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners across London and the Home Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development.

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone!