Senior Sales Adviser

STARK Building Materials UK Ltd; Launceston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Job summary

Jewson, part of Stark UK, is recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our Launceston branch. This full‑time role runs Monday to Friday 7:30–17:00, with every other Saturday 08:00–12:00, and includes training to become multiskilled across branch duties including yard and trade counter.

You will identify new business opportunities, manage customer relationships, onboard new clients, and drive sales growth through proactive prospecting and upselling, while providing accurate reports and insights to

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for sales and merchant environment.
• Honesty and integrity in the workplace.
• Collaborative team player attitude.
• Pride in delivering top‑notch results.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and pursue new customer accounts.
• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships and upsell solutions.
• Onboard new customers promptly and maximise spend in 13 weeks.
• Drive profitability by improving margins and increasing wallet share.
• Manage the full sales process from lead to close with accurate forecasting.
• Conduct customer visits and product demonstrations to drive sales.
• Provide timely reports on sales activities and market insights.

Skills

Sales

Customer relations

Prospecting

Teamwork

Job description

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!

We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our friendly Jewson branch in Launceston, PL15 8EX

Due to the team size in branch, we are looking for someone who has a passion for sales, but also has a willingness to support the rest of the team.

All employees are provided with the relevant training to ensure they are multiskilled in all areas of duties in branch, including the yard and trade counter.

This is a full‑time role working Monday-Friday 7:30‑1700, and every other Saturday from 08:00‑12:00.

WhatYou’llBe Doing:

Identify new business opportunities and proactively pursue new customer accounts through strategic prospecting.

Account Management - Customer Retention & Growth:

Maintain and grow existing customer relationships by understanding their needs, upselling and cross‑selling solutions.

Onboarding & Activation:

Ensure new customers are successfully onboarded and activated, maximising spend potential within the first 13 weeks.

Margin & Share of Wallet growth:

Drive increased profitability by optimising margins and increasing the share of wallet from each customer.

Sales Process Management:

Manage the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, ensuring accurate forecasting and pipeline management.

Customer engagement:

Conduct regular customer visits, product demonstrations and presentations to build rapport and drive sales.

Reporting & Feedback:

Provide accurate and timely reports on sales activities, customer feedback and market insights.

WhatWe’reLooking For

Enthusiasm - You radiate positivity and possess an unyielding passion for the merchant world.

Decency - You embody honesty and integrity, contributing to a workplace built on respect and ethics.

Team Spirit - You thrive in collaborative settings, believing that together we can achieve greatness.

Pride - You take pride in your work and are dedicated to producing top‑notch results.

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.

Professional Development - We are invested in your success! 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!