U Value Insulation
External Sales Representative (Merchants)
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External Sales Representative (Merchants)
External Sales Representative (Merchants)
U Value Insulation is an established international company, with over 40 years’ experience offering the building industry vast product choice combined with in-depth technical expertise. Distributing an extensive product catalogue for application across the full range of floor, wall and roof requirements, ensuring a one-stop-shop for all client needs. We stock the very best brands and highest quality product ranges at competitive prices, covering thermal, acoustic and fire protection insulation products, guaranteeing the widest choice and best value.
Job Specification
U Value Insurance is experiencing significant growth and is now seeking an internal sales representative focused on our Merchant business to strengthen the sales team. You will be dealing directly with merchants, creating your own customer base, and helping grow company sales.
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Key Responsibilities
- Build existing customer relationships to improve customer satisfaction, business retention, and cross-sales.
- Grow new business by engaging with decision-making stakeholders within the construction industry.
- Deliver updates via CRM (training provided), attend monthly team meetings, and prepare reports when required.
- Network at supplier and industry events to promote the brand.
- Build a strong network of industry and sector partners to support business growth and retention.
- Prepare customer proposals and solutions with clear costings and evaluations.
- Achieve sales KPIs set by the management team.
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider sales team, customer operations, and logistics.
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Requirements
- Extensive experience in a sales/technical role (desirable).
- Charismatic and tenacious approach to telesales.
- Ideally, some experience in construction and/or building materials.
- Strong communication, presentation, and IT skills.
- Adaptable, self-driven, and team-oriented.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth business environment.
- Robust organisational skills.
- Must be confident, outgoing, energetic, and target-driven.
Benefits
- Annual salary + commission
- 24 days holidays per year
- Company pension
- Group life cover
- Health cash plan
- Annual leave (additional 24 days)
- Bike-to-work scheme
- On-site parking
- Employee assistance programme
- Refer-a-friend scheme
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