Trade Counter Sales - Builders Merchants

Arco Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Generous pension scheme

Additional benefits package

Job summary

Arco Recruitment Ltd. is hiring a Branch Sales Supervisor for a leading timber and building supplies merchant in the UK. The role focuses on driving sales growth, leading a team, and building strong customer relationships at a busy branch.

You will work with the Branch Manager to manage day-to-day operations, oversee staff rotas, and nurture trade and retail customers through proactive sales and tailored solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales teams in builders merchants or related industry.
• Strong track record of sales growth and margin expansion.
• Excellent customer relationship and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow sales to maximise potential and profitability.
• Frontline ambassador for customers, in person and by phone.
• Drive conversions with proactive engagement and tailored solutions.
• Prepare quotations matching customer needs and preferences.
• Leverage CRM to nurture leads and identify opportunities.
• Provide technical expertise and after-sales support.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Product knowledge

CRM experience

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Join a Leading Timber and Building Supplies Merchant!

Our client stands as one of the foremost independent timber and building supplies merchants in the UK, boasting branches sprawled across the vibrant South East. As a testament to our continuous growth, we are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a dynamic individual to step into the role of Branch Sales Supervisor, driving excellence and growth within one of our top-performing branches.

Position Overview

In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with the Branch Manager, playing a key role in the day-to-day operations while spearheading sales and margin expansion initiatives. Your responsibilities will encompass team leadership, and fostering lucrative relationships with both new and existing customers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and grow sales to achieve their utmost potential.
• Serve as a frontline ambassador, adeptly handling customer inquiries both in-person and over the phone.
• Drive sales conversions through proactive engagement and personalised solutions.
• Craft compelling quotations tailored to meet customer needs and preferences.
• Harness the power of our CRM system to nurture leads and capitalize on growth opportunities.
• Provide invaluable technical expertise, support, and exceptional after-sales care.
• Identify avenues for increasing customer spend and fortifying trade relationships.
• Manage administrative tasks with finesse, including staff scheduling and data entry.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £37,000 per annum, (dependent on experience.)
• Profit share bonus structure.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Additional lucrative benefits package.

Candidate Profile

Our ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is poised to embrace the challenge of rapid growth. You bring a wealth of experience in the builders merchants sector and possess an innate understanding of the diverse needs of both trade and retail customers.

You are a force to be reckoned with in sales management, fueled by an insatiable hunger for success and a relentless drive to excel. Your leadership style is marked by warmth and inclusivity, underpinned by a good product knowledge and a knack for cultivating enduring customer connections.

In addition, you are technologically savvy, swiftly mastering new systems and processes with ease, ensuring seamless integration into our operational framework.