Sales Representative - Coatbridge

CPI Mortars Limited.; Coatbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sales Representative, where you will support a dynamic team in delivering exceptional customer service. This role offers the chance to build relationships with high-profile accounts while identifying new sales opportunities in the construction materials industry. With a commitment to diversity, sustainability, and community support, this innovative firm is looking for candidates who share their values and are eager to grow within a supportive environment. If you have a passion for success and enjoy making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Volunteer Leave

31 days holiday

Long Service Awards

Quarterly or annual bonuses

Apprenticeships

Career development opportunities

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Colleague Discount

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with a friendly demeanor.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and customer support.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with existing and new customers.
• Identify new sales opportunities for the dry silo mortar system.
• Ensure excellent customer service levels are maintained.

Skills

Positive attitude

Problem-solving

Customer relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Sales experience

Job description

Sales Representative

Coatbridge

Who We Are & What We Stand For

At CPI, we pride ourselves in our people and put diversity, equality and inclusion at the forefront of our recruitment process. We realise how important and valuable it is to have a diverse workforce and of the benefits that this brings.

We place great importance on the communities that we operate in as large sections of our workforce are based within the local areas of our sites. We undertake many local community and charitable support projects and have high levels of long serving employees within our Teams. We are keen to hear from candidates who are proud to work for a socially responsible company.

We also have many sustainability initiatives and working with our Group Company – Grafton Plc, have significant support and drive to ensure we are operating in ways that are environmentally and socially aware.

We are keen to hear from candidates who share in these values, who are keen to build a career that can grow and develop with our support over time and who have a passion for making a difference.

We also realised that no candidate will meet every single desired qualification on our job requirements so even if your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you.

Company Overview

CPI Mortars were pioneers within the UK construction materials industry in the late 1990’s with the construction of the UK’s first dry mortar plant. It is now the only national dry mortar producer operating across a network of nine EuroMix manufacturing plants. EuroMix dry mortars, renders, plasters and concretes are used by the major construction companies in the UK on housing, industrial, educational and infrastructure projects.

CPI also operates a state-of-the-art bagging operation at Carlton Manufacturing which supplies the merchant and contractors’ market with a range of bagged ready to use concrete, mortar and fence post mixes.

CPI are part of the Grafton Group Plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and who provide us with brilliant support as the parent company.

Job Description

You will be part of our terrific Commercial Team, supporting a market leading business in providing key customer account support to high profile accounts. This is great opportunity for candidates keen to support a fast moving and hands on business by providing high levels of customer support.

This role is full time but with flexibility available. Standard working hours are 9-5pm however we are happy to consider flexibility with this or for reduced hours/job share.

Key Responsibilities

1. An awareness and knowledge of upcoming developments and opportunities for sales across the region.
2. Develop relationships with existing and sourcing new customers across the region.
3. Identify new opportunities for the dry silo mortar system.
4. Work closely with the Plant Manager to ensure excellent customer service levels are maintained.
5. Provide effective communication between departments.
6. Work closely with the Credit Control Department to resolve invoice queries.
7. Work alongside our Technical Department to resolve technical queries from site.

Job Requirements

Essential:

1. A positive attitude, friendly demeanour and approachable personality.
2. A “can do” proactive approach to problem solving and supporting challenges that our customers face.
3. The ability to work with a range of both internal and external stakeholders.
4. A passion for success in the achievement of goals and targets.

Desirable but not Essential:

1. It would be helpful if the candidate has experience in the Construction Industry however we do not deem this essential and would be happy to hear from anyone who has sales experience in other fields.

What will you get from us?

1. Competitive Pay: we review and benchmark our pay annually to remain competitive in the market.
2. Paid Volunteer Leave: Take time to give back to your community or a charity close to your heart with 1 day of paid volunteer leave a year.
3. Holiday: 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) which increases after 3, 5 and 10 years’ service.
4. Long Service Awards: we recognise our long serving colleague with extra holiday entitlement, donations to a charity of your choice and gift vouchers.
5. Bonus: we all work hard to reach our targets and award quarterly or annual bonuses.
6. Apprenticeships: various programmes and opportunities are available to enhance your skills and advance your career.
7. Development: opportunities for career progression are highly encouraged and supported through a mixture of certified routes, team mentorship and internal development.
8. Enhanced Pension Scheme: for every 1% above the statutory 5% you contribute; CPI will match this contribution up to a total of 20% split between employer and employee with further details provided on joining.
9. Health Cash Plan: we will fund a Level 1 health cash plan with ‘Simply Health’ for all colleagues, which allows cash back to be claimed on a range of every day medical treatments such as dental, optical and prescriptions. This cover also gives you the ability to book and attend video consultations with a GP.
10. Life Assurance: if the worst should happen, life assurance ensures that those close to you have some protection by paying your annual salary to your chosen beneficiary.
11. Early Pay: allowing early access to earned wages when you need it most.
12. Colleague Choice Awards: Colleague awards each month and annually for going above and beyond their duties nominated by colleagues.
13. Share Save Scheme: share in the success you help create. An easy way for you to save, starting at just £5 a month you can build up a savings pot or use what you save to become a Grafton Group Plc share holder.
14. Cycle to Work Scheme: make serious savings on the costs of a bike and equipment (as well as commuting!) through salary sacrifice. Great for your physical wellbeing, environment, and wallet – win-win!
15. Refer A Friend: receive a bonus for referring talented individuals to join our team.
16. Colleague Discount: repair, maintain and improve your own home with discount at all Grafton Group businesses.
17. Retail and Leisure Discounts: save money on day-to-day spending, our platform includes major supermarkets, cinemas, theme parks, restaurants and utilities!
18. Gym Discounts: we have a network of 100’s of health clubs offering discounts to colleagues of up to 25% on self-paid gym memberships.
19. Employee Assistance Programme: administered by TELUS Health, we offer free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal and financial management.