To maximise the sales of Company products and promote business development through effective customer service with Merchants. COMPANY VALUES AND CULTURE: At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company. About the role KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Effectively manage and develop sales through the stockists and merchants allocated within the territory; Promote sales by effective customer service and generally raise awareness of the Company and its products throughout the sales territory; Achieve budgets and targets in conjunction with the sales team; Promote, monitor and maintain excellent customer service by providing merchandising and sales development support; Give advice to stockists and merchants on product displays & positioning; Deal with the public customers within the retail sales area in a professional manner at all times. Ensure all customer requirements are followed up, maximising sales as far as possible while strictly adhering to despatch and administration procedures at all times; Maintain an up to date industrial and commercial knowledge of competitors, products and prices; Deal promptly and professionally with customer complaints; Ensure and maintain confidentiality of sales information; Target non stocking customers (including NBG, IBC, H&B, CBA group members, independents and specialist merchants) to stock AG products. Develop Landscaper / customer targets with the merchant stockists. Co-operate with other members of staff and management in a pleasant and professional manner. Carry out other duties as required by management and within skills capabilities. The above list is not exhaustive but provides a broad range of key duties and responsibilities of post. About the company Renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick.
* Good geographical knowledge of the territory
* Previous experience of working in a busy sales/customer focused environment
* Excellent organisational and communication skills Confident acumen
* Friendly and Approachable Positive attitude
* Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
* Aptitude for sales
* Reliable Works well on own initiative and as part of a team
* Can travel to and from work areas as and when required
* Holder of a clean, valid driving licence
* Secondary education including CGSE's at Grade A-C in English and Maths, A level and/or higher education / degree qualification
* Previous experience of MS Word and MS Excel
* Previous knowledge and experience of Information Systems
* Merchandising Experience
* Flexible approach to work overtime when required
Skills you'll need
* Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
* Microsoft Office Suite
* Client Relationship Management