In this position, you will play an instrumental role in the growth and development of the branch. We are therefore looking for a talented, experienced, and dedicated candidate to help drive the business forward.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Working as part of the external sales team, the main aim of this role will be to identify new business opportunities, promoting MKM as their supplier of choice and converting this into regular business.
* Maintaining relationships with existing customers and ensuring they continue to receive great customer service.
* Predominantly working in and around the Eastleigh area and taking a pro-active approach to visiting existing and potential customers, building lasting relationships and exceeding their expectations.
* Using every opportunity to maximise sales and margin in all dealings with customers.
Qualifications and Skills
* Previous experience of working in a sales position is essential for this role.
* Experience within the Builder’s Merchant sector is preferred but not essential.
* Ability to generate new business and develop lasting customer relationships.
* Excellent negotiator, confident and enthusiastic, with a full driver’s licence.
* Schedule for this role is Monday to Friday.
Benefits
In return, you can be a part of the UK’s largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:
* A competitive pay package.
* Generous discretionary bonus scheme.
* Company car or car allowance.
* Substantial staff discounts.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Holiday scheme which rewards length of service.
* Uniform.
* Perkbox discounts.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Financial Planning Support.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free parking.
* Enhanced Maternity.
* Enhanced Paternity.
* Substantial Employee Discount.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Mental Health Support.
MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 130 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. We strive to attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’. We hope you will join us on our journey!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
* Performance bonus.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Application question(s):
* Can you reliably commute to Eastleigh daily?
* Do you have previous experience of working in a sales position?
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required).
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required).
Work Location: In person.
Reference ID: High.
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