Sales Person

Huws Gray Group.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Company bonus

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Travel discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Huws Gray Group in Highgate is seeking a Sales Person with knowledge of building materials to join our branch. You will build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, create tailored quotes, follow up enquiries and turn leads into opportunities, while helping the team drive sales and profitability.

You’ll help customers choose the right products, keep displays tidy and stock levels high, and support the yard and counter.

Qualifications

• Experience in a builders’ merchant or a sales-focused role with knowledge of building materials

Responsibilities

• Building connections with customers in person or by phone and giving confident advice
• Creating tailored quotes and following up enquiries to turn leads into opportunities
• Handling day-to-day admin and keeping operations on track
• Guiding customers to choose the right products based on up-to-date knowledge
• Maintaining tidy, well-stocked displays and an easy shopping experience for customers
• Collaborating with the branch team across yard and counter to ensure customers get the right materials first time

Job description

Sales Person - Huws Gray (Highgate) - Connect with Customers -

Be the Go-To Expert. Make Every Sale Count.

Be Part of Something Bigger at Huws Gray.

Whether you're in the trade or simply love a good home improvement project, chances are you've heard of us. We’re the Huws Gray Group – home to a family of trusted brands including Huws Gray, Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, Civils & Lintels, The Timber Group, PDM, NDI, and Anglia Tool Centre. Across the UK, our branches support local communities with everything they need for building, improving, and creating – we couldn’t do it without our people and that’s where you come in!

We’re looking for a Sales Person with detailed knowledge of building materials, to join the team at our (Highgate) branch. In this role, you’ll be a key part of our branch’s success by building strong relationships with customers and suppliers, supporting your teammates, and helping to grow sales and profitability.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building connections – chatting with customers in person or over the phone, using your experience in the industry to give helpful, confident advice.
• Creating tailored solutions – putting together quotes, following up on enquiries, and turning leads into real opportunities, using your understanding of what materials work best for different jobs.
• Keeping things running smoothly – handling day to day admin without any fuss and keeping everything on track.
• Offering guidance – helping customers choose the right products for their projects by drawing on your up to date knowledge.
• Enhancing the shopping experience – keeping displays tidy, well stocked, and easy for customers to browse so they can quickly find the materials they need.
• Collaborating – working closely with the team across the branch, including the yard and counter, using your product knowledge to help customers get the right materials first time.

We’re happy to explore flexible working options. Feel free to chat with us about it during the interview. While we might not be able to meet every request, we’ll always listen with an open mind - and there’s no judgment in asking.

What you’ll bring:

You’ll have experience in a builders’ merchant or a sales‑focused role, or you’ll be a confident sales professional with strong knowledge of building materials and a passion for helping customers find the right products. Experience leading or supporting a team would be a real advantage.

The right person will also bring strong time keeping, natural organisation and clear communication skills. You’ll be a great listener, show genuine enthusiasm and maintain sharp attention to detail. Driven, passionate and customer focused, you’ll adapt your approach to suit each individual and deliver a positive, personalised experience every time.

What’s in it for you:

We believe great work should be recognised and rewarded. Here’s what you can expect:

• A strong annual leave allowance, alongside your bank holidays
• Company bonus scheme, based on performance
• Contributory pensionand life assurance
• Discounts onhigh street retailers, supermarkets, restaurants, gyms and cinemas
• Colleague discountacross our group brands
• Attraction and travel discounts
• Training and developmentprogrammes to support your growth

We offer on-the-job training and opportunities to work towards recognised qualifications, including apprenticeships.

At Huws Gray, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce makes us stronger, smarter and better at serving our customers.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace, whether you’re based in one of our branches, on the road or in one of our offices.

If you need any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.