Senior Internal Sales Executive

GCS Associates; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Job summary

GCS Associates in the The South Cambridge / Saffron Walden Area is seeking a Senior Internal Sales Executive to drive both account management and new business development within a busy sales office. You will handle a diverse client base across builders merchants and timber suppliers, with a starting salary of £36,000–£41,000 plus bonus.

The role emphasises customer service, negotiation, and teamwork. Future progression is encouraged; the company promotes from within and offers a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in internal sales within building materials/construction supplies is preferred.
• Strong customer focus with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage customer accounts.
• Win new business and expand the client base.
• Collaborate with the sales team to achieve targets.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication

Negotiation

IT proficiency

Numerate

Literate

Team player

Attention to detail

Personable

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role: Senior Internal Sales Executive

Location: The South Cambridge / Saffron Walden Area

Sector: Building Materials / Construction Supplies / Timber / Builders Merchants

Package: £36,000 - £41,000 + Bonus - Dependant on Experience

With an extensive network of branches our client supplies an enviable range of timber and building products to the construction sector. The business is admired by customers and staff alike.

Due to growth this highly successful branch is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Internal Sales Executive to join their busy sales office. This is an important role in an important team that has a great market share in the area.

An outgoing person is required who's happy to speak to a wide range of different people - the client list at this company is enviable so you'll be dealing with all sorts of varying customers. It will be a mix of account management and new business development.

Dealing with many large companies within the market but also targeting niches sectors too , this a well respected and highly successful business. The sales experience is more important than the product knowledge however an ideal candidate should have knowledge of general builders merchants products.

Future progression is monitored and this company likes to promote from within.

Key Attributes:

• Previous experience within an Internal Sales role within the construction supplies / building materials sector e.g. builders merchants, timber merchants or distributor
• Customer focused
• Good communication and negotiation
• Results driven
• Team player
• Detail conscious
• Personable
• Business focusedKey Skills:
• Customer service experience
• Numerate
• Literate
• IT proficient (MS office)
• Strong sales experiencePackage:
• Starting basic of £36,000 - £41,000 dependent upon experience
• Company bonus scheme

Industry Sector:

Builders Merchants, Builder's Merchant's, Timber Merchants, Timber Supplies, Timber Supplier, Hardwood, Softwood, Stairs, Stair Parts, Doors, Door Sets, Skirting, Architrave, Door Furniture, Landscaping Materials, Building Merchants, Building Supplies, Construction sector. Recruiting Internal Sales, Trade Counter, External Sales, Business Development, Key Account, Account Management, Area Sales, Field Sales, Sales Negotiators, Sales Executives, Sales Representatives, Assistant Managers, Timber Specialists.

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