Job Description

Internal Salesperson

Hours of work

- 7:30am to 5:00pm Mon to Fri every 2nd Sat 8am to noon

Salary

- depended on age and experience

Timber & Building Merchant

Summary of the Role

We are currently recruiting an Internal Salesperson to help drive the business forward in an already well established and highly respected building merchant. The successful candidade will work within a team to manage and maintain our existing client database. Ideally we require someone with good knowledge of building products and timber and have previous experience working within the builders merchants enviroment however training and development will be given. Excellent customer service is required to generate new business and manage existing customer base, dealing with customer calls, emails and assisting at the trade counter when required. Responsible for producing orders raising quotations and following up.

Ideally will have strong account management skills, be proactive, enthusiastic, ambitious, hardworking, and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities.

Selling a range of timber and building products including; fencing, flooring, cement, slabs, posts, nails, screws, etc.

Predominantly dealing with inbound traffic via telephone and email and establishing strong relationships

Generating and sending off quotations for clients

Accessing dedicated customer bases encouraging repeat business

Reactivating lapsed accounts promoting new product ranges

Aiming to increase average order value

Sourcing non-standard products and negotiating prices

Chasing new business

Achieve and exceed assigned sales targets

Supporting the external and internal sales teams where possible

Take personal responsibility for own work performance and present a positive image of the company

Skills that are required for the role.

Personal organisation and Standard of work

Excellent customer service skills, will put the customer first, focusing on finding solutions for them and building trust

Proven experience in a proactive sales environment - building new business and handling lapsed accounts

Able to communicate effectively at all levels

Ability to achieve and exceed sales targets

Sound knowledge of timber or building materials, both heavy and light side

Excellent telephone manner with the ability to influence and build rapport quickly with our customers whilst offering great service

Why work for us?

We invest in our people and provide on the job training

We are a trade and retail business and have built a reputation that customers can trust offering best price and providing products from stock. Our unbeatable service and product have led to us becoming a market leader, St Andrews Timber is a local business with traditional values

We are proud of our substantial growth and remain committed to success through expansion. We are seeking a talented person to help us continue to grow our business

Friendly and supportive environment with a family like atmosphere and the mindset and ambition of a forward-thinking Company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Private medical insurance
Experience:

Working in a Timber or Builders Merchants: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person