Internal Sales Advisor - Builders Merchant

Do you have proven experience as a Sales Executive within the Building / Construction industry, and are looking to take on a new challenge? If so Parker Building Supplies are recruiting and are looking for individuals just like you!

From the very first day of trading in 1984, Parker Building Supplies' philosophy has always been to provide 'Quality of Service' with knowledgeable and well-trained staff backed up by good stock availability and an efficient delivery service, and this ethos remains firmly in place today. Parker Building Supplies is the leading independent and multiple National Award-Winning Timber and Heavyside Builders' Merchant based in the South East, supplying both the retail and trade sectors.

Due to continued branch expansion, Parker Building Supplies, Sussex and Kent's leading independent Builders' Merchants have vacancy for an Internal Sales Advisor at their Crowborough branch. This is a full-time role, working 45 hours a week and Saturdays on a rota basis (paid at overtime rate).

Benefits:

In return for your hard work as an Internal Sales Advisor, we offer an excellent benefit package including the following;

• Highly competitive rate of pay.
• Monthly bonus scheme.
• Annual profit related pay.
• Workplace pension.
• Staff discount.
• WPA healthcare.
• Long service benefits and uniform.
• Opportunity to develop and build a career within Sussex and Kent's leading independent Builders' Merchants.

What will I be responsible for?

In this role, the Internal Sales Advisor will be speaking to existing customers with a view to closing sales, as well as the development of new opportunities through cold-calling and dealing with lapsed accounts to re-introduce the company. You will also be involved in the negotiation, production and chasing of quotations.

You will be responsible for all things sales related both on the telephone and face to face on the sales counter, working with the other internal staff to help create a proactive and sales orientated culture.

You will provide support to the external sales representative, raising quotes and orders, providing back up support while they are out on the road. You will be sourcing non-standard products, negotiating prices and responding to a wide range of queries from customers (both trade and retail).

Who are we looking for?

The ideal Internal Sales Advisor will have a good rapport with customers, be target driven, have good communication skills, be friendly, outgoing, self-motivated and must be able to work well within a team.

The successful applicant would ideally have experience with building materials but training will be given.

If you feel you have the skills and experience required to become our Internal Sales Advisor, we want to hear from you! Please click APPLY below to register your interest!

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