Are you interested in a new sales opportunity that doesn’t tie you to a desk? If so, we have a position available as an Area Sales Representative in the Swindon area of Wiltshire. This role offers the chance to build relationships with customers, showcase your sales skills, and introduce new customers to Travis Perkins.
As an Area Sales Representative, you will be an essential part of the sales growth and support multiple branches in the area, contributing to the success of the largest builders’ merchants in the UK.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU NEED?

• Bring your passion for sales, customer service, initiative, energy and enthusiasm - knowledge of our industry and products is preferred however not essental . You will have a brilliant induction with your regional team and the opportunity to gain a foundation degree-level External Sales qualification whilst you work.

• Previous experience within merchanting would be advantageous, but if you’re new to our industry we’ll ensure you get what you need to excel in the role.

• Customers are at the heart of this role so ideally you’ll be used to building strong relationships with multiple customers and internal stakeholders, perhaps in a previous field-based role.
• You’ll be visiting customers, project sites and branches every day - there’s nothing more important than your safety whilst being out on the road so there’s one thing that you definitely need and that’s a full UK driving licence with over a year’s driving experience.

As an Area Sales Rep you will play a crucial role in our continued success, supporting your Branch Manager and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery. You will be responsible for:
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You’ll be responsible for reactivating dormant and low spending accounts, and finding new business in an allocated area and for coordinating all aspects of pricing and account development

• You will regularly be out on the road meeting customers face to face building long lasting relationships and developing new sales opportunities
• You will be self driven to maximise and achieve sales and profit targets from your allocated existing customers that are currently dormant and for new business that you seek out
• You will also be a key part of a wider network team, growing the sales success of the branches on your patch using your expertise to support them in winning in their local area
• Working with the Head of Sales, you’ll identify your development needs and build a plan to make sure you’re on top of your game and achieving the best you can