Sales Manager

Independent Builders Merchant Group; Keynsham; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Staff discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts via Perks Membership

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Friendly team environment

Job summary

CRS Building Supplies in Keynsham (IBMG) is hiring an experienced Sales Manager to lead sales growth at our branch. This hands-on role focuses on building strong relationships with trade and retail customers, developing new business, and supporting the branch team to drive sales, margins, and profitability.

You will monitor local market trends, uphold outstanding customer service, ensure policy and H&S compliance, and contribute to achieving branch objectives and long-term growth within the IBMG

Qualifications

• Experience in a builders' merchant or roofing merchant environment.
• Proven sales and account management experience.
• Strong negotiation and customer service skills.
• Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Good IT skills; Kerridge experience desirable.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is beneficial.
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and achieve branch sales and margin targets.
• Build and strengthen relationships with trade and retail customers.
• Develop new business and reactivate dormant accounts.
• Support and develop branch colleagues to maximise performance.
• Assist with delivering branch objectives and business plans.
• Monitor local market trends and competitor activity.
• Promote outstanding customer service at every opportunity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Health & Safety standards.
• Help maximise branch profitability and operational performance.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

CRS Building Supplies, Keynsham (part of IBMG)
Full-Time | Permanent

About Us

CRS Building Supplies has been supporting trade and retail customers across the Southwest since 2005. As part of the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG), we combine local knowledge, quality products, and outstanding customer service with the strength of a leading independent merchant network.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced and driven Sales Manager to lead sales growth at our Keynsham branch.

This is a hands-on role where you'll build customer relationships, develop new business opportunities, support the branch team, and help drive sales, margin, and profitability across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth and achieve branch sales and margin targets
• Build and strengthen relationships with trade and retail customers
• Develop new business and reactivate dormant accounts
• Support and develop branch colleagues to maximise performance
• Assist with delivering branch objectives and business plans
• Monitor local market trends and competitor activity
• Promote outstanding customer service at every opportunity
• Ensure compliance with company policies and Health & Safety standards
• Help maximise branch profitability and operational performance

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a builders' merchant, roofing merchant, or similar trade environment
• Proven sales and account management experience
• Strong negotiation and customer service skills
• Commercially aware with a results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Good IT skills; Kerridge experience desirable
• Leadership or supervisory experience beneficial
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic

Hours

Week 1: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm
Week 2: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 5:00pm & Saturdays, 8:00am – 12:00pm

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Staff discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts through Perks Membership
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities across IBMG
• Supportive and friendly team environment

Why Join CRS Building Supplies?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a successful and growing builders' merchant. You'll play a key role in driving branch performance while building a long-term career within a respected business that invests in its people.