External Sales Representative

Overview

Drive new business and maintain client relationships as an external sales rep.

Key Responsibilities

• new business
• customer retention
• sales maximisation
• margin growth
• local visits
• customer service

Tasks

-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. -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. -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

• negotiator
• full licence
• sales experience
• builder’s merchant
• building products
• customer relations

What You Bring

-You must be an excellent negotiator, confident and enthusiastic and have a full driver’s licence. -We would also expect the successful candidate to have the ability to generate new business and develop lasting customer relationships. -Experience within the Builder’s Merchant sector is preferred. -A knowledge of a good range of building/ plumbing and heating / timber products is required. -Previous experience of working in a sales position within the industry is essential for this role.

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Benefits

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

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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