Full job descriptionJoin an established independent builders’ merchant as a Trade Sales Executive and build lasting relationships with trade customers while advancing your sales career.
FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established independent builders’ merchant with the recruitment of a Trade Sales Executive.
Permanent, full-time position based in Edinburgh, working Monday to Friday.
Salary
£29,000 – £35,000, depending on experience + annual profit share bonus
Key Responsibilities
*Manage and develop a portfolio of existing trade customers
*Handle incoming customer enquiries and provide quotations and pricing
*Build strong relationships with builders, contractors and other trade customers
*Identify opportunities to increase repeat business and account spend
*Re-engage dormant accounts and develop new sales opportunities
*Provide product advice across building materials, tools, ironmongery and related products
*Upsell and maximise account value where appropriate
*Work closely with the wider sales team to secure orders
*Deliver a high level of customer service throughout the sales process
Skills & Experience
*Previous experience within trade sales, builders’ merchants, construction supplies or a similar environment would be advantageous
*Strong sales and customer relationship skills
*Good commercial awareness and confidence discussing pricing
*Experience managing customer accounts or developing repeat business
*Knowledge of building materials, tools, fixings or ironmongery would be beneficial
*Confident telephone manner and strong communication skills
*Proactive, reliable and comfortable working in a busy sales environment
*Strong focus on customer service and achieving sales results
What’s on Offer
*£29,000 – £35,000 salary depending on experience
*Annual profit share bonus
*Permanent, full-time position
*Monday to Friday working hours
*Company pension
*Employee discount
*Free on-site parking
*Sick pay
*Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing business
Please apply.