At Tarmac,
‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.
We are currently looking for an Internal Sales Representative at our offices in Wolverhampton; working in our Agg Block division. The site is easily accessible from Cannock, Rugeley, Stafford, Leek, Ashbourne, Derby, Burton Upon Trent, Lichfield, Cannock, Stourbridge, Kidderminster, Worcester, Kidderminster, Bridgnorth, Much Wenlock, Telford, Shifnal, Dudley, Halesowen, West Bromwich, Walsall and the surrounding areas.
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Please note you must have a Full UK Driving Licence to be considered as plant and customer visits can be requested as part of the role.
Role Responsibility
As the successful Internal Sales Representative, you will be reporting directly to the Sales & Service Manager and be responsible for pricing incoming enquiries and following up to secure new orders. You will be maximising existing yard stockist relationships, ensuring consistent stock holding, alongside achieving KPIs in relation to the number of pro-active calls and other points of contact promoting the company’s product range.
On a day to day basis, duties and responsibilities for the Internal Sales Representative will include (not exhaustive):
1. Working alongside the Territory Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing a geographical sales area including new business development
2. Serving as the main point of contact for actioning incoming enquiries
3. Providing customers with pricing in an efficient and timely manner, in line with company pricing procedures
4. Proactively chasing pipeline of open quotations to obtain feedback
5. Converting enquiries into orders, maximising profitability within approved pricing levels, upselling and identifying value add opportunities
6. Making regular contact with yard stockists to ensure consistent supply
7. Responsible for filling ‘VAP’ vehicle availability for your designated plant
8. Keeping up to date with product ranges, developing in-depth knowledge of our Tarmac Blocks offerings, fully enhancing your contribution and ability to support customers
9. Ensuring customer records/systems are continually updated and accurate
10. Keeping all systems and processes compliant with the relevant company and statutory requirements and guidelines
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal Internal Sales Representative will have a proven track record in selling, negotiating and converting whilst demonstrating:
11. Customer focus
12. Self-motivation with a can-do attitude
13. Drive to achieve targets
14. Negotiation using effective questioning and listening
15. Clear and concise communication
16. Ability to build relationships and trust by providing solutions
17. Positivity and a desire to succeed
18. Team focused
Why Us
Along with this rolewe additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits:
19. Bonus scheme
20. Enhanced holiday entitlement
21. Contributory pension scheme
22. Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
23. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
24. Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause
25. Training and development opportunities