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MKM Building Supplies

Senior Sales Specialist

Birmingham
Posted about 2 months ago
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Senior Sales Specialist

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 143 branches and over 3300 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey! In this position, you will play a key role in the sale of our full range of building material products therefore previous sales experience in a similar role within a builder’s merchant environment is essential. We are looking for a real team player! Responsibilities and Duties Providing quotations for customers Dealing with customers both face to face and over the telephone Giving excellent customer service and sound product advice Taking a proactive approach to building product sales, using every opportunity to make or increase a sale. Use a customer relationship management system. Generate new business with existing and new customers. Upsell and gap analysis on existing customers. Cold calling Lead qualifying. Quote follow up. Qualifications and Skills Motivated, energetic, enthusiastic, self-driven, positive attitude Sound building supplies knowledge is required. Previous sales experience in a builders merchant environment is a necessity. Confident dealing with customers with excellent customer service skills being essential. The ability to build great customer relationships. A good telephone manner, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Computer literate. Benefits 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.

Any queries, please call on: 01482 262280

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Skills

Sales
Customer Service
Product Advice
CRM
Business Development
Upselling
Gap Analysis
Cold Calling
Lead Qualifying
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Computer Literacy
Building Supplies Knowledge

Location

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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