Market Awareness: Monitoring local competition and working with the external sales team to create customer strategies that add value and boost sales.
Team Engagement: Engaging the branch team to ensure everyone is aligned and actively contributes to the sales plan.
Safety Leadership: Leading safety initiatives and ensuring the branch maintains a strong safety culture.
Sales Strategy Development: Collaborating with the Branch Manager and Sales Supervisor to develop and execute a sales strategy that grows existing customers and attracts new ones.
Business Plan Review: Reviewing business plans for your customers and supporting plans for others within the team.
Sales Promotions & Supplier Collaboration: Driving branch and regional sales promotions while collaborating with suppliers to maximise sales opportunities.
Requirements
market knowledge
communication
negotiation
product knowledge
driving licence
strategic thinking
Market-Savvy Knowledgeable about the local market, competition, and relevant product offerings, with a focus on delivering results.
Customer-Focused & Collaborative Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work well within a team and influence others.
Product Knowledge & Profitability: Using your product knowledge to offer the best solutions, drive profitability, and suggest alternatives when needed.
Experienced & Motivated Full UK Driving Licence with 2+ years of front-line sales experience and a proven track record in developing customer relationships.
Strategic & Insightful Able to think strategically, plan ahead, and use data to generate insights and make recommendations.
Benefits
Exclusive discounts across various businesses (including 20% off at Toolstation)
MyPerks discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more!
Save-as-you-earn & Buy-as-you-earn schemes for smart financial growth
Wellbeing support to help you feel your best
Generous pension scheme
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
criminal record check (basic dbs)
adverse financial check
media search
occupational history review
Company
Overview
1797
Year Established
Traces its roots back to this year.
Serves a wide range of industries, from construction to home improvement.
Supports both large-scale projects and individual DIY enthusiasts.
Offers products for building, plumbing, heating, and timber.
Operates through numerous well-known brands and a vast network of branches across the UK.
Consistently delivers top-tier products and services for major infrastructure and residential projects.
Known for innovative solutions to meet the evolving industry needs.
Recognized for strong supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
80%, 63% by 2035
Carbon Reduction Targets
The company aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 63% by 2035, aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative.
33% reduction
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions
Achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by the end of 2023.
100% renewable
Electricity Usage
100% of operational electricity in the UK is sourced from renewable energy, contributing to significant carbon savings.
1.4M L, 3,500 t CO₂
HVO Fuel Savings
Switching to HVO fuel in 270 vehicles reduced diesel usage and achieved substantial CO₂ savings in 2023.
Switching up to 1,100 diesel forklifts to electric by mid-2024 (estimated reduction ~6,600 t CO₂/year)
Over 95% of operational waste diverted from landfill; using >30% recycled content in plastic packaging
11% of 2023 revenue from products with Environmental Product Declarations for embodied-carbon transparency
Partner of National Retrofit Hub, influencing retrofit planning and industry decarbonisation
Piloted full decarbonisation of one branch per business, installing solar PV, heat pumps, LED to inform rollout
Scope 3 emissions reduced 3% in 2023 and now 6% below 2020 baseline; ratio per revenue improved 28%