External Sales Representative

2 days ago

Peterborough, United Kingdom Lawsons Full time

**About AVS**

AVS is part of the Lawsons Group, which is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 36 branches, 720 employees and £200 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.

**The Role**

**External Sales Representative - Building Materials
To manage and develop existing and new customer relationships, increasing branch sales and margins and enhancing the customer experience.

Working hours - 44.5 hours working Monday - Friday.

**Branch Postcode -** PE3 7NZ**

**Key Accountabilities**
- Identify and Capture new Sales opportunities.
- Help to exceed branch Sales, Margins and Gross profit.
- Respond positively and effectively to customer’s needs.
- Agree the best possible margin when negotiating with customers in line with ledger budgets and KPI’s
- Cultivate and maintain exceptional standards of customer service and ensure Lawsons Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met.
- Positively act as the link between your branch and your customers
- Deal with customer complaints effectively, pleasantly and in a timely manner.
- Be vigilant to prevent fraud
- Be vigilant and report any Health & Safety issues to the Line Manager immediately.

**We would love to meet someone with**
- **_
Previous Sales Experience in a Builders Merchants (essential)_**
- Demonstrates a positive, friendly and stable attitude.
- Is prepared to develop a knowledge of the company, its products and the elements required to be successfully employed in the business.
- Someone who will promote and adhere to the company’s cultures, values and professionalism.
- Good interpersonal skills, confident and able to approach customers.
- Excellent communicating, influencing and negotiating skills. Both oral and written
- Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivated.
- Confidence to cold call existing and prospective customers.

**Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications**:

- Previous Sales experience
- Industry and product knowledge
- Driving license
- Good IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

**What is in it for you**
- 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Salary £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
- Pension Scheme
- Death In Service Scheme
- Employee Assisted Programme

**Location**: On site / Peterborough PE3 7NZ, UK

**Job type**:
Permanent / Full-Time

**Sector and subsector**:Sales | General

**Annual Salary Range**: from £ 40,000.00 to £ 45,000.00

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