Sales Negotiator

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd.; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan – salary sacrifice

Company workwear/PPE provided

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A leading UK builders' merchant is seeking a Sales Negotiator for their Sutton Coldfield branch. The role involves providing excellent customer service and requires self-motivation, sales experience in the construction industry, and strong negotiation skills. Responsibilities include selling building materials to trade and retail customers while maintaining high standards of service. The company offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a pension scheme and health cash plan.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the construction industry.
• Proven sales track record.
• Ability to converse and negotiate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and professionalism at all times.
• Build and improve trading relationships with customers/suppliers.
• Sell building materials profitably to trade and retail.
• Ensure the highest standards of service to customers.
• Show awareness for all new sales opportunities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Self-motivated

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Construction industry knowledge

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Sales Negotiator has become available at our Sutton Coldfield branch, providing excellent customer service skills to our trade and retail customers.

Person & Skills

The successful candidates should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have extensive Construction Industry knowledge with experience in selling Heavyside building materials, as well as a proven sales track record and the ability to converse and negotiate at all levels.

Key Tasks

• Ensuring accuracy and professionalism at all times
• Building and improving trading relationships with customers / suppliers
• Selling building materials profitability to trade and retail
• Ensuring the highest standards of service to the customer
• Showing awareness for all new sales opportunities
• Providing support for new accounts
• Responding to website enquires
• Excellent telephone manner
• A competitive basic salary
• Company pension scheme
• Health cash plan – salary sacrifice
• Company workwear/ PPE provided
• Employee assistance programme

Location

Sutton Coldfield

About Us

With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Whether it’s bricks and blocks, timber, landscaping supplies, or specialist products, we deliver with reliability and care. Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward.

We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our People

At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that’s why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues’ well-being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.

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