Senior Sales Adviser

STARK Group; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward Gateway discounts

Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App

Cycle to Work

Pension plan

Life assurance

Job summary

STARK Group’s Jewson branch in Cheadle is seeking a Senior Sales Advisor to build lasting customer relationships and drive sales. You’ll advise on projects, cross-sell products like Project Estimator and Tool Hire, and manage quotes with a focus on quick responses and accurate CRM entries.

You’ll work Monday to Friday 7.00am–4.30pm, with every other Saturday 8.00am–12.00pm, developing knowledge across product lines and collaborating with the local team to maximise margins.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Experience in identifying current and future customer needs.
• Ability to cross-sell products and services to increase revenue.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a sales environment.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with customers to identify needs, including onboarding new accounts.
• Provide expert advice and tailored solutions, focusing on cross-selling Project Estimator and Tool Hire.
• Deliver prompt quotes and follow up on leads to drive sales growth.
• Support campaigns and promotions to increase sales, margin, and service levels.
• Collaborate with external sales teams to understand local market needs.
• Own each sale from start to finish and seek margin opportunities responsibly.
• Stay updated on core and specialist product lines to assist customers and colleagues.

Skills

Relationship building

Cross-selling

Sales-oriented mindset

Communication skills

Tools

CRM systems

Project Estimator

Tool Hire systems

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Sales Advisor in our Cheadle (SK8 5QY) branch!

At Jewson, part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home!

Details

This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm, and every other Saturday from 8.00am - 12.00pm.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with customers to identify current and future needs, with particular focus on onboarding new accounts
• Provide expert advice and tailored solutions With particular attention to cross-selling products and services such as Project Estimator and Tool Hire
• Consistently deliver quick and responsive service by providing prompt quotes and proactively following up on leads to drive sales conversions
• Instigate and support business initiatives, promotions and campaigns to increase sales, margin & service, including cold calling lapsed or potential customers to generate new business
• Liaise and build strong relationships with external sales team to deepen understanding of local market and customer needs
• Take full accountability for every sale from start to finish, taking every opportunity to exceed expectations within the customer journey understand our approach to pricing and seek out ways to maximise margin in a credible way
• Continually develop your knowledge of core and specialist product lines to meet customer needs and support the wider branch team on more complex queries and solutions
• Foster and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with suppliers, identifying and maximising on beneficial trading opportunities
• Be confident in using our systems to ensure transactions and processes, including key admin activities, are carried out with high degree of accuracy and CRM systems are kept accurate and up to date
• Maximise our technology solutions to deliver great levels of communication and service
• Develop skills so you can multi-task and be deployed across all areas of the branch, carrying out reasonable activities & providing excellent branch standards as requested
• Adhere to all company practice and policy. especially in relation to health and safety, compliance and business controls

What We’re Looking For

Enthusiasm - Positivity and unyielding passion for the merchant world.

Decency – Honesty, integrity, and mutual respect

Team Spirit - A genuine desire to help others, working collaboratively and achieving results together.

Pride - Dedication in producing top-notch results.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Basic Salary

• Performance Related Bonus

• 34 days holiday per year

• Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General

• Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings.

• Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway

• Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation)

• Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover

• Refer a Friend scheme

• Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks

Why Choose Us?

Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.

Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.

Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!

What's Next

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.

Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can’t wait to hear from you!