Sales Manager - Builders Merchants in St. Ann's, Greater London

Sales Manager – Timber & Builders Merchants

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Our client is one of the UK's leading independent timber and building materials merchants, with an established network of branches across the South East.

Due to an internal promotion, they are looking to recruit an experienced and commercially driven Sales Manager to join one of their top-performing branches.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys driving sales, developing customer relationships and leading a team, whilst working closely with the Branch Manager to ensure the continued success and profitability of the branch.

The Role

As Sales Manager, you will play a key role in driving branch sales, increasing profitability and managing the internal sales team. You will also support the Branch Manager with the day-to-day operation of the business, taking full responsibility for the branch in their absence.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing and motivating the internal sales team to achieve sales targets and deliver excellent customer service.

• Driving sales and margin growth through existing customers and new business opportunities.

• Deputising for the Branch Manager and overseeing daily branch operations in their absence.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with trade and retail customers.

• Identifying opportunities to increase customer spend and develop long-term trading relationships.

• Managing customer enquiries, preparing quotations and converting opportunities into sales.

• Proactively following up quotations, warm leads and potential new business through the CRM system.

• Providing customers with product advice, technical support and aftersales service.

• Supporting the Branch Manager with staff management, rotas and general branch administration.

• Helping to maintain a positive, motivated and successful branch environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an enthusiastic, commercially minded individual with a genuine passion for sales and customer service.

Ideally, you will have experience within the builders' merchant or timber merchant industry, along with a good understanding of the needs of trade and retail customers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in sales management or a senior sales role within the builders' merchant industry.

• A proven ability to generate sales, develop customer accounts and maximise profitability.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a successful sales team.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• Good product knowledge of timber and building materials.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong desire to succeed.

• The confidence and ability to take responsibility for branch operations when required.

• Good organisational, administrative and IT skills.

Above all, we are looking for someone who is self-motivated, ambitious and keen to make a positive contribution to a successful and growing business.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Company pension scheme.

• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.

• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

• The opportunity to join an established, successful and growing independent merchant.

• A supportive working environment with the opportunity to make a genuine impact on branch performance.

Interested?

If you are an experienced sales professional within the builders' merchant industry and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion and immediate consideration.