Trade Counter Salesperson
Join the MKM Family!
Established in 1995, currently with 149 branches nationwide with over 3,300 colleagues across the business. We at MKM Building Supplies have no intention of slowing down. Growing year on year, expanding our footprint. We are always looking for the best people to join us along our journey and become a part of the UK’s Leading Independent Builders’ Merchant.
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.
What You'll Be Doing:
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.
Adhoc admin duties, as required.
What We're Looking For:
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:
🔵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.
Desirable:
🟡Sales experience within a merchant environment is preferred for this role, as well as building supplies product knowledge.
What We Offer:
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.
As a business, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse team, helping our people grow and succeed while ensuring everyone feels valued and supported and part of the ‘MKM Family’.
Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280
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About MKM Building Supplies
MKM is the UK’s leading builder’s merchant, with branches across England, Scotland & Wales. Founded in 1995, we have branches across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom from Redruth to Elgin, Norwich and Llandudno.
We offer a vast range of building materials, from bulk bags of sand and aggregates to bricks and timber. Plus, we have stunning kitchens, bathrooms and landscaping supplies, all with free local delivery!