External Sales Representative

Overview

External sales rep driving new business and maintaining customer relationships for MKM

Key Responsibilities

• customer service
• sales maximisation
• new business
• client visits
• relationship building
• margin growth

Tasks

-In addition, you will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with existing customers and ensuring they continue to receive great customer service. -In all dealings with customers, you will be expected to use every opportunity to maximise sales and margin. -Working as part of the external sales team, the main aim of this role will be to identify new business opportunities, promoting MKM as their supplier of choice and converting this into regular business. -You will predominantly work in and around the local area and will be required to take a pro-active approach to visiting existing and potential customers, building lasting relationships and exceeding their expectations.

Requirements

• builder’s merchant
• sales experience
• business development
• product knowledge
• negotiation skills
• full licence

What You Bring

In this position, you will play an instrumental role in the growth and development of the branch, we are therefore looking for a talented, experienced, and dedicated candidate to help drive the business forward. -Experience within the Builder’s Merchant sector is preferred. -Previous experience of working in a sales position within the industry is essential for this role. -We would also expect the successful candidate to have the ability to generate new business and develop lasting customer relationships. -A knowledge of a good range of building/ plumbing and heating / timber products is required. -You must be an excellent negotiator, confident and enthusiastic and have a full driver’s licence.

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Benefits

-Enhanced Paternity -Training and development opportunities -Company car or car allowance -Perkbox discounts -Generous discretionary bonus scheme -Employee Assistance Programme -Holiday scheme which rewards length of service -Mental Health Support -Substantial staff discounts -A competitive pay package. -Cycle to work scheme. -Enhanced Maternity -Substantial Employee Discount -Contributory pension scheme -Free parking

About Mkm Building Supplies

-Began as a single branch and grew through a unique branch ownership model, empowering local directors. -Privately backed by Bain Capital since 2017. -Each branch is independently managed, offering strong local expertise and free delivery or click-and-collect service tailored to both trade professionals and homeowners. -Stocks a comprehensive range—from bulk aggregates, bricks, and timber to tools, kitchens, bathrooms, landscaping, plumbing, heating, and electrical supplies. -Signature projects include branch-level kitchen and bathroom showroom installations with free 3D design services and on-site timber cutting. -Consistently expanding, with a focus on local staffing and specialized services.

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