Sales Manager

IBMG; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected independent builder's merchant is seeking a Sales Manager in Coventry. The role involves leading a sales team, building customer relationships, and driving revenue growth. Candidates should have at least 2 years of builders merchant sales experience. The company offers a supportive environment, training opportunities, and competitive compensation. Apply now to join a dynamic team and help deliver excellence in the Builders Merchant Sector.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Competitive compensation

Pension plan

Bonuses

Employee assistance program

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in builders merchant sales.
• Good communication skills required.
• Familiarity with sales software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sales team to maximize revenue.
• Manage key customer relationships effectively.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Builders merchant sales experience

Good telephone manner

Computer literate

Knowledge of Kerriidge

Job description

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The Company

Chandlers Roofing Supplies

Join our team at Chandlers Roofing Supplies, a respected independent builder's merchant serving the Southeast since 2010. With a commitment to quality products and exceptional customer service, we are part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest independent merchant group in the South of England.

Due to the continued success and expansion of our business, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager to join our team in Coventry.

The Role

The Sales Manager will lead and develop the sales function for a busy builders merchants branch, focusing on driving revenue growth, managing key customer relationships, and ensuring the sales team delivers exceptional service to both trade and retail customers. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on selling, ensuring the branch meets and exceeds its sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Maximise branch contribution through profitable sales and the control of branch overhead expenses in line with company policy.
• Motivate and supervise staff to ensure the branch can meet and exceed customers' expectations in terms of the efficiency and standard of service provided.
• Ensure active compliance with Legislation/Company/Health and Safety Procedures & Policies.
• Work effectively as part of a team promoting the company's vision, values and aspirations at all times.
• Support the Branch Manager to develop and maintain the branch business plan to actively increase sales opportunities for existing, new and lapsed customers in order to maximise sales and margin.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers to ensure ongoing profitability.
• Maintain awareness of competitor activity and promotions.
• Ensure staff understand and achieve identified sales and margin targets.

The Requirements

• Builders merchant sales experience (2 years minimum)
• Good telephone manner
• Computer literate
• knowledge of Kerriidge (desirable)

The Hours

Week:1 Monday to Friday 07:00-16:00

Week:2 Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:00 Saturday 07:00-11:00

The Rewards

At IBMG, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. By joining our team, you will have access to training opportunities, career advancement prospects, and a range of benefits including competitive compensation, pension plan, bonuses, employee assistance program, perks membership, and staff discounts. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute your skills and be part of a dynamic team at Chandlers Roofing Supplies apply now for the Sales Manager position. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence in the Builders Merchant Sector