Senior Sales Person

Job description

Tippers are the Midlands’ leading builders’ merchant suppliers and we are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Senior Sales/Business Development Manager to join our team at our Nuneaton Branch. If you have builders’ merchant experience, enjoy building relationships with customers, and thrive in a busy sales environment, getting out and about then this could be the role for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Building strong relationships with customers, both face-to-face and over the phone
• being out and about in the area building new connections and finding business opportunities
• Providing expert advice and recommending the right products for customers’ projects
• Preparing quotations, following up enquiries and converting opportunities into sales
• Delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive customer experience
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the sales office and completing administrative tasks accurately
• Working closely with colleagues across the branch to ensure customers receive the right products first time
• Maintaining well-presented product displays and promoting key product ranges
• Using your product knowledge to drive sales and grow customer accounts

What’s in it for you?

Working hours between 7:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Alternate Saturday mornings (8:00am – 12:00 noon)
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Fresh fruit supplied weekly
Staff discount after 6 months’ service
Your birthday off after 1 year’s service (when it falls on a weekday)

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a builders’ merchant or sales/ BDM environment
• Strong knowledge of building materials and the construction industry
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Customer-focused with a proactive and positive approach
• Confident in identifying sales opportunities and closing deals
• Well organised with good attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Experience supporting or leading a team would be advantageous
• Passionate, driven and committed to delivering exceptional customer service