Builders Merchant Services Required in Greater Manchester

Internal Salesperson

MKM Building Supplies

Congleton CW12

Full job description

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 135 branches and over 3200 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

In this position, you will play a key role in the sale of our full range of building supplies and timber products therefore previous sales experience in a similar role within a builder’s or timber merchant environment is essential.

Responsibilities and Duties

Providing quotations for customers

Dealing with customers both face to face and over the telephone

Giving excellent customer service and sound product advice

Taking a proactive approach to building materials, plumbing / heating or timber product sales, using every opportunity to make or increase a sale.

Use a customer relationship management system (CRM) holding a portfolio of 50 + customers.

Generate new business with existing and new customers.

Upsell and gap analysis on existing customers.

Cold calling

Lead qualifying.

Quote follow up.

Qualifications and Skills

Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven, positive attitude

Sound product knowledge is required.

Previous sales experience in a builder’s merchant environment is essential.

Confident dealing with customers

The ability to build great customer relationships.

A good telephone manner, excellent communication, and interpersonal skill

Computer literate.

Benefits

A competitive pay package.

Generous discretionary bonus scheme

Substantial staff discounts

Training and development opportunities

Holiday scheme which rewards length of service

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Perkbox discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Financial Planning Support

Cycle to work scheme.

Free parking

Enhanced Maternity

Enhanced Paternity

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Support

This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.