Job Description

Our Perth branch is looking to recruit for an Internal Sales Specialist.

In this position, you will play a key role in the sale of our full range of building supplies products therefore previous sales experience within a builder's merchant environment is a distinct advantage. Sales experience is preferred but must have a willingness to learn. Must be able to commute to our Perth branch daily.

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 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 building supplies knowledge with previous sales experience in a builder's merchant environment is a distinct advantage

Sales experience is preferred but must have a willingness to learn

Confident dealing with customers

The ability to build great customer relationships

A good telephone manner, excellent communication and interpersonal skill

Computer literate.

This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings.

Previous applicants need not apply

Benefits

A competitive pay package

Generous discretionary bonus scheme

Substantial staff discounts

Training and development opportunities

Holiday scheme which rewards length of service

Perkbox discounts

Contributory pension scheme

Financial Planning Support

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Enhanced Maternity

Enhanced Paternity

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health Support

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!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Financial planning services Free parking On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have similar experience in a builder's merchant? Do you have sales experience with a willingness to learn?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person