Full job descriptionTake ownership of branch sales growth and develop key trade relationships with an established, family-owned building materials business.
FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established, family-owned building materials business with the recruitment of a Sales Manager.
Permanent, full-time position based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire.
Salary
£40,000 – £50,000 basic salary + quarterly bonus + company car + additional benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to take ownership of branch sales growth, develop key customer relationships and generate new business within the building materials and trade sector.
Key Responsibilities
*Drive branch sales, profitability and margin growth.
*Manage and develop relationships with existing customers and key accounts.
*Identify and win new business opportunities across the local trade market.
*Re-engage customers where spend has declined and identify opportunities for further growth.
*Work closely with the Branch Manager to develop sales strategies and improve performance.
*Build a strong pipeline of new customers and commercial opportunities.
*Develop effective relationships with suppliers and identify opportunities to increase product sales.
*Support and motivate colleagues to maximise sales performance.
*Monitor account activity, customer spend and commercial opportunities.
*Deliver a high standard of customer service across the branch.
*Maintain strong commercial awareness around pricing, margins and profitability.
*Support a positive health & safety culture across the operation.
Skills & Experience Requirements
*Proven experience within sales, account management or business development.
*Strong knowledge of building materials, timber, builders’ merchants or a related trade environment.
*Proven ability to develop new business and grow existing customer accounts.
*Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of margins and profitability.
*Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
*Confident engaging with trade customers and key accounts.
*Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of sales performance.
*Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
*Experience supporting or motivating a sales team would be advantageous.
*Ability to perform effectively within a busy branch environment.
Benefits
*£40,000 – £50,000 basic salary.
*Quarterly performance bonus.
*Company car.
*Company pension scheme.
*Generous annual leave increasing with service.
*Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
*Option to buy or sell annual leave.
*Staff discounts.
*Training and career development opportunities.
*24/7 employee assistance programme.
*Free physiotherapy when required.
*Free on-site parking.
*Company-wide Christmas and New Year closure.
*Opportunity to join an established business with a nationwide branch network.
Please apply.