The Company Grant & Stone Building Founded in 1987, Grant & Stone is an independently run business with an ethos of supplying the best quality goods and un-matched service. Grant & Stone has flourished to quickly become recognised as one of the leading providers to the building trade. At Grant & Stone, we have a deep respect and appreciation for our customers. We strive to serve their needs for quality building supplies every day in more than 55 branches, with over 258 employees supporting our vision to be the best local merchant to do business with. The desire to serve our customers has been the driving force behind our growth and our strategy. We are dedicated to our people and supporting our local communities. From our Branch Support Centres to the employees throughout our branches, every individual plays a role in helping ensure the business’ success. Grant & Stone is proud to be part of the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG). IBMG is the largest independent merchant group in the South of England operating through five core divisions (Builders Merchants, Timber, Plumbing & Heating, Roofing and Electrical), primarily serving trade customers with an extensive range of products. IBMG has over 170 branches extending from Penzance to Margate, generating revenues in excess of £650 million and are supported by over 2,200 colleagues. Due to the continued success and expansion of our business, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Internal Sales Assistant to join our team at Maidenhead. The Role We are recruiting for a Internal Sales Assistant for our Maidenhead Branch Internal Sales Assistant will identify ways to acquire new customers and develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers. They will work within an agreed area to grow and develop sales and profit targets. Business Development Executive key Responsibilities include: Building close relationships with customers that ensures they do not turn to our competition. Building a robust sales strategy to identify and convert new business opportunities. Developing a territory strategy that develops and maintains existing business. Selling across our product range by taking every opportunity to introduce promotions and new lines. Negotiating prices and terms with customers that retain the customer and provide agreed margin targets. Initiating and following up quotations for existing /prospective customers. Planning daily calls to achieve maximum customer contact and making appointments where possible. Establishing and reviewing the calling cycle, ensuring productive use of time to develop existing business and to identify new customers. Keeping daily records of calls made and information gathered. Maintaining sales related paperwork and tracking sales /margin results. Dealing with complaints effectively and quickly. The Hours Week:1 Monday to Friday 07:30 -17:15 Week: 2 Monday to Friday 07:30 -17:15 Saturday 08:00 -12:00 Specific Experience & Skills Required Proven experience in sales within the Builders Merchant industry. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to problem solve and negotiate Knowledge of Building Supplies, products and services. A good understanding of the Health and Safety standards within the industry The Rewards Joining us means joining the leading and largest Independent Builders’ Merchant in the South of England. We provide training, support, and opportunities for career progression through our commitment to creating a great work environment where you’re encouraged to be and do your best. You’ll be joining a friendly and welcoming team. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive salary, pension, bonus scheme, employee assistance programme, perks membership and staff discount.