Trade Counter Salesperson at MKM Building Supplies

West Suffolk, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Sales Experience, Building Supplies Knowledge, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Telephone Manner, Relationship Building, Positive Attitude, Enthusiasm, Hardworking

Industry

Building Materials

Description

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 141 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey! The ideal candidates will be approachable and friendly, someone who will meet the needs of our customers and provide service with a smile. In this position, you will play a key role in the sale of our full range of building supplies and therefore, previous sales experience in a merchant environment is preferred for this role. Strong customer service experience is essential. Please note that this role involves working alternate Saturdays. Responsibilities and Duties Dealing with customers face to face and over the telephone. Giving excellent customer service and sound product advice Providing quotations for customers Taking a proactive approach to sales, using every opportunity to make or increase a sale. Qualifications and Skills You will be working within a close-knit team and will be dealing with our customers on a daily basis. You will, therefore, need to be the person that our customers will look forward to seeing knowing that they will always receive excellent customer service and sound advice. You should also be enthusiastic, hardworking and have a positive attitude alongside: Sales experience within a merchant environment is preferred for this role, as well as building supplies product knowledge. Confident when dealing with customers. The ability to build great customer relationships. A good telephone manner, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills Computer literate Customer service experience – essential. Benefits A competitive pay package. Generous discretionary bonus scheme Substantial staff discounts Training and development opportunities Holiday scheme which rewards length of service Holiday Purchase Scheme Perkbox discounts Contributory pension scheme Financial Planning Support Cycle to work scheme. Free parking Enhanced Maternity Enhanced Paternity Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health Support This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings. Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280

Responsibilities

The Trade Counter Salesperson will deal with customers face to face and over the telephone, providing excellent customer service and sound product advice. They will also take a proactive approach to sales and provide quotations for customers.