Senior Sales Negotiator

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd.; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Profit Share Bonus

Enhanced company pension scheme

Length of service annual leave increases up to 30 days

Flexible Holiday Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Company workwear/PPE provided

Job summary

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd. is seeking a Senior Sales Negotiator for their Hemel Hempstead branch. The role focuses on providing exceptional customer service while supporting sales and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the construction industry and have experience with Heavyside building materials.

In addition to a proven sales track record, the successful applicant will have strong negotiation skills and be self-motivated. This position offers a range of benefits, including a company profit share bonus and an enhanced pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the Construction Industry.
• Proven sales track record within the Heavyside building materials sector.
• Ability to converse and negotiate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the branch management with sales and marketing.
• Identify and maximize business opportunities.
• Build and improve trading relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure the highest standards of service to customers.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Construction Industry knowledge

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiastic

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Sales Negotiator has become available at our Hemel Hempstead branch, providing excellent customer service skills to our trade and retail customers.

Person & Skills

The successful candidates should be self-motivated, enthusiastic and have extensive Construction Industry knowledge with experience in selling Heavyside building materials, as well as a proven sales track record and the ability to converse and negotiate at all levels.

Key Tasks

• Support the Branch Management with sales and marketing
• Identify and maximise business opportunities
• Building and improving trading relationships with customers / suppliers
• Selling building materials profitability to trade and retail
• Ensuring the highest standards of service to the customer
• Showing awareness for all new sales opportunities
• Providing support for new accounts
• Support with new product initiatives
• Health & Safety awareness
• Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
• Enhanced company pension scheme – Salary sacrifice
• Length of service annual leave increases up to 30 days + bank holidays
• Flexible Holiday Scheme – buy or sell up to 3 days
• Enhanced maternity andpaternity pay
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
• Company workwear/PPE provided

Other Support

• Employee Support Line
• Mental Health First Aiders

Location

Birmingham Central (B12 8QN)

About Us

With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Whether it’s bricks and blocks, timber, landscaping supplies, or specialist products, we deliver with reliability and care. Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward.

We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our People

At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that’s why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues’ well‑being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.