Senior Sales Adviser

Raab-Karcher Baustoffhandel; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Job summary

Jewson, part of Stark UK, is hiring a Senior Sales Adviser for our Southampton branch. This on-site role focuses on leading generation, account management and onboarding of new customers while supporting the branch team across yard and trade counter duties.

We offer comprehensive training to help you thrive and contribute to sales growth. The ideal candidate embraces a sales-driven mindset, teamwork, and a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven passion for sales and customer service.
• Willingness to be multiskilled across branch duties (yard and trade counter).
• Full training provided to develop product knowledge and branch operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and new business opportunities through proactive prospecting.
• Account management to retain and grow spend with existing customers.
• Onboarding and activation of new customers within 13 weeks.
• Drive profitability by optimising margins and increasing wallet share.
• Manage the full sales process from lead to close with accurate forecasting.
• Conduct regular customer visits, demonstrations and presentations to drive sales.
• Provide timely reports on sales activity, feedback and market insights.

Skills

Lead generation

Account management

Onboarding

Margin growth

Sales forecasting

Customer engagement

Reporting

Job description

Senior Sales Adviser# STARK UK Careers## Senior Sales AdviserApply: Site-based only: Southampton: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR39325At 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 Advisor to join our friendly Jewson branch in Southampton, Bursledon Rd SO19 8NE.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. **What You’ll Be Doing:** **Lead generation and prospecting:** 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. **What We’re Looking 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!*With branches from the Scottish Isles to Penzance, our customers are never far from expert advice, reliable service, and the highest-quality building materials. With over 450 Jewson branches whatever the trade we’ve got what our customers need, from everyday essentials to specialist equipment. If you’re interested in working with us but unsure about which role suits you best, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!