Job Description

Company Description

Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family-run business. Our network of branches offers a broad range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners in across London and the Home Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development.

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.

Role Description

Be part of something new. Be part of Lords.

We're opening a brand-new Lords Builders Merchants branch in Bury St Edmunds, and we're looking for a confident, results-driven Sales Executive to join the team.

If you love sales, know your way around the building materials trade, and thrive on building lasting customer relationships, this is your chance to make an impact from day one.

In this fast-paced, customer-focused role, you'll be the go-to contact for both trade and retail customers--handling enquiries by phone, email and in person, preparing quotes, taking orders, and actively promoting our products and services across the local market.

What you'll be doing

Responding to customer enquiries and processing orders efficiently Preparing accurate, competitive quotes Building strong relationships with existing customers and developing new business locally Promoting Lords' full range of products and services Working as part of a supportive, energetic branch team

What we're looking for

At least 2 years' sales experience in the builders' merchants or construction materials sector Strong local knowledge and established customer relationships Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills A proactive, team-focused mindset Comfortable using email, order systems, and basic IT tools Reliable transport due to branch location Right to work in the UK

What you'll get

Competitive salary and bonus Opportunities to grow as the new branch develops Supportive culture and ongoing training within a growing national merchant group

Hours:

7am-5pm Monday to Friday, 7am-12pm alternate Saturdays

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and help launch our Bury St Edmunds branch, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bury St. Edmunds IP33 3TX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Builders Merchants: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person