Internal Sales - Builders Merchants

About Our Client: Our client, one of the UK's foremost family-owned independent timber and building supplies merchants with a strong presence in the South East, is seeking a Sales Assistant to join their dynamic team. This exciting opportunity arises due to an internal promotion within their top-performing branch. Position Overview: As a Sales Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales for the branch and building relationships with key customers. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Customer Engagement: Respond to incoming calls and provide face-to-face support at the trade counter. • Sales Success: Turn initial customer inquiries into sales, generate and send quotes, and expertly manage the customer relationship management (CRM) system, proactively pursuing warm leads and opportunities. • Technical Expertise: Offer technical advice, support, and outstanding after-sales service to customers. • Customer Growth: Identify opportunities to boost annual spending from existing customers, nurturing strong and lasting trade relationships. Candidate Requirements: Our client thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and is looking for individuals who possess both the skills and the ambition to grow with their business. The ideal candidate should: • Have prior sales experience in a builders merchants environment and a deep understanding of trade and retail customer needs. • Exhibit strong sales skills, with a determination to succeed and a self-driven approach. • Possess excellent product knowledge, warm management style, and the ability to forge lasting customer relationships. • Demonstrate IT proficiency, with the capacity to swiftly adapt to new systems and enter data accurately. Benefits: • Competitive Salary: Our client offers a competitive annual salary of £30,000, rewarding your valuable contributions. • Usual Benefits: In addition to the salary, you will receive typical benefits such as healthcare, pension, 27 days holiday and 8 day bank holidays, ensuring your well-being and work-life balance. Apply Now: If you're excited about this opportunity to work with our esteemed client and play a crucial role in the success and growth of their top-performing branch, we invite you to apply immediately. We look forward to meeting you and witnessing your potential to make a difference. Join our client in building a brighter future together!