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Travis Perkins plc

28d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Sales & Business Development
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You need 2+ years in front-line sales, a full UK driving licence, strong communication and negotiation skills, strategic thinking, resilience, and knowledge of the local market.
  • You will develop sales strategies, engage your team, maximize product profitability, monitor competition, review business plans, drive promotions, and lead safety initiatives.

Requirements

  • Experienced & Motivated Full UK Driving Licence with 2+ years of front-line sales experience and a proven track record in developing customer relationships.
  • Customer-Focused & Collaborative Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work well within a team and influence others.
  • Strategic & Insightful Able to think strategically, plan ahead, and use data to generate insights and make recommendations.
  • Passionate & Resilient A self-motivator with a passion for sales, exceptional customer service, and the resilience to succeed.
  • Market-Savvy Knowledgeable about the local market, competition, and relevant product offerings, with a focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Team Engagement: Engaging the branch team to ensure everyone is aligned and actively contributes to the sales plan.
  • Product Knowledge & Profitability: Using your product knowledge to offer the best solutions, drive profitability, and suggest alternatives when needed.
  • Market Awareness: Monitoring local competition and working with the external sales team to create customer strategies that add value and boost sales.
  • 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.
  • Safety Leadership: Leading safety initiatives and ensuring the branch maintains a strong safety culture.

FAQs

What is the role of the Branch Sales Manager?

The Branch Sales Manager is responsible for making connections, hitting sales targets, building customer relationships, collaborating with clients to create business plans, and ensuring effective teamwork within the branch, all while solving issues related to pricing, payments, or service.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

You need to have at least 2+ years of front-line sales experience and a proven track record in developing customer relationships, as well as a full UK Driving Licence.

What are the working hours for this role?

The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, with two Saturdays every four weeks from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

What kind of support does the company offer for employees?

The company offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth, competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, and discounts at various businesses.

Will I manage a team in this role?

No, you will not manage the team; that responsibility belongs to the Branch Manager. However, you will ensure that everyone is aligned and actively contributing to the sales plan.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

You should be experienced and motivated, customer-focused and collaborative, strategic and insightful, passionate and resilient, and market-savvy.

Is this position subject to background checks?

Yes, any offer for the role will be conditional and subject to a few background checks, including a criminal record check, adverse financial check, media search, and occupational history review.

How can I apply for this position?

You can apply directly through the company's application process as indicated in the job description, and they look forward to hearing from you!

Is the company an equal opportunities employer?

Yes, the company is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse team, ensuring everyone has a chance to succeed, regardless of background.

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Travis Perkins plc

A leading partner to the construction industry and the UK's largest distributor of building materials

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1797
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

As a leading partner to the construction industry, we’re here to help build better communities and enrich lives and support our customers to build, repair and maintain the many places, buildings and infrastructure that touch all of our lives every day. We have over 20,000 colleagues in the UK and also in France, Belgium and the Netherlands through Toolstation, and we are proud to have helped to build Britain for over 200 years; whether that’s by building new, or transforming our existing homes into places that people love, and helping to create the infrastructure, schools, hospitals and businesses that everyone deserves. The Group includes some of the leading businesses in the industry, with almost 1,300 locations nationwide, including; Travis Perkins, Toolstation, BSS, Keyline Civils Specialist and CCF. To find out more about working for Travis Perkins plc and to see our latest opportunities visit: www.tpplccareers.co.uk