Sales Specialist

**Account Manager (Minster) PART-TIME/ FLEXI HOURS 20-25**

At Saint-Gobain we pride ourselves on being innovative, customer focused, agile, open and engaging and entrepreneurial. We are also proud to have been named a 'Top Employer' for 5 consecutive years. If you're

passionate about working with people, you're able to put your customer first, and you want to know what it's like to work for a top employer that is working hard to make the world a better home; then please read on to find out more about this exciting opportunityto join us as an**Account Manager**

You'll be working for **Saint-Gobain Building Distribution (SGBD) Minster** in **Cardiff**. **Minster** is one of more than 30 exciting Saint-Gobain brands in the UK and our mission is 'to be recognised as the first choice distribution partner for interiors and external envelope solutions'. Through our nationwidenetwork of branches, we stock leading brand names, such as British Gypsum, Rockwool, Isover, Knauf and many more, meaning product can be delivered to our customers where and when they need it.

Our branch colleagues and sales experts are knowledgeable and ready to support even the most complex of projects, to help our customers enjoy a hassle-free personalised trading experience.

We work hard to ensure that Minster is easy to do business with, and harder to live without.

**Is this role right for me?**

First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; so whether you've never worked in this industry before, or had years of experience with one our competitors, you're just as likely to be a greatfit A great **Account Manager** at **Minster**will put the customer first, focusing on finding solutions for them and building trust. Truly acting as an entrepreneur you will be proactive, taking time to understand your customers.You'll also show resilience when things don't go according to plan; being open to new ideas and happy to learn.
- Experience in customer focused environment
- Ability to communicate and influence
- Ability to work within a team locally and nationally
- Knowledge of the industry preferred but not essential
- Proficient MS Office skills

**What will I be doing in the role?**

Our Key Account Manager are important contributors to the performance of the business and to ensure our customers have a positive experience with us. As part of an internal sales team, you will be expected to build relationships and develop sales opportunitieswith internal/external customers and suppliers. To support our customers effectively you will:

- Continuously look for opportunities to improve product and industry knowledge
- Ensure that the branch is the best provider of customer service locally and nationally as defined by the Customer
- Support all Company Customer Service initiatives
- Ensure compliance with SGBD Business Control procedures

**Are Minster and Saint-Gobain an Inclusive employer?**

We're working hard to be, and we're keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, taste in music, fashion sense or anything else that makes you, you

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

**And what about flexibility?**

The world of work is changing, and at Saint-Gobain we are open to new ways of working in order to attract talented people to our business. We understand that everyone has different needs and commitments. Therefore, we are very open to discuss any flexiblerequirement or need that you may have for this role (this could be flexible hours, a job share, part time, to name a few). We can't guarantee to meet all requests for flexibility when we are recruiting, but we promise to listen.