Sales Executive

MKM Building Supplies; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK is seeking an experienced External Sales Representative for their Canterbury branch. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, maintaining customer relationships, and driving sales in the Canterbury area. Ideal candidates should have previous industry experience and excellent product knowledge. This position offers a competitive pay package along with attractive benefits including a generous bonus scheme and car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive pay package

Generous discretionary bonus scheme

Car allowance

Substantial staff discounts

Training and development opportunities

Holidays scheme

Uniform

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position within the industry is essential.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities.
• Responsibility for maintaining customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and promote MKM as the supplier of choice.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers to ensure great service.
• Proactively visit customers to exceed their expectations.

Skills

Excellent product knowledge of building, plumbing, and timber products

Negotiation skills

Confidence and enthusiasm

Job description

At our Canterbury branch, we are currently recruiting for an experienced External Sales Representative.

In this position, you will play an instrumental role in the growth and development of the branch, we are therefore looking for a talented, experienced and dedicated candidate to help drive the business forward.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Working as part of the external sales team, the main aim of this role will be to identify new business opportunities, promoting MKM as their supplier of choice and converting this into regular business.
• In addition, you will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with existing customers and ensuring they continue to receive great customer service.
• You will predominantly work in and around the Canterbury area and will be required to take a pro-active approach to visiting existing and potential customers, building lasting relationships and exceeding their expectations.
• In all dealings with customers you will be expected to use every opportunity to maximise sales and margin.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience of working in a similar position within the industry is essential for this role.
• We would also expect the successful candidate to have excellent product knowledge of a good range of building, plumbing and timber products.
• You must be an excellent negotiator, confident and enthusiastic.

Benefits

In return, you can be a part of the UK’s largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• A competitive pay package
• Generous discretionary bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Substantial staff discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Holiday scheme which rewards length of service
• Uniform
• Perkbox discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Financial Planning Support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Enhanced Maternity
• Enhanced Paternity
• Substantial Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health Support

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 135 branches and over 3200 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!