External Sales Representative

External Sales Representative

External Sales Representative – for our Chichester branch

In this position, you will play an instrumental role in the growth and development of the branch, we are therefore looking for a talented, experienced and dedicated candidate to help drive the business forward.

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. You will predominantly work in and around the Chichester area and will be required to take a pro-active approach to visiting existing and potential customers, building lasting relationships and exceeding their expectations. In all dealings with customers, you will be expected to use every opportunity to maximise sales and margin.

Previous experience of working in a similar position within the Builder’s or Timber Merchant industry is essential for this role. We would also expect the successful candidate to have excellent product knowledge of a good range of building / timber products. In additional you must be an excellent negotiator, confident and enthusiastic and have a full driver’s licence.

In return, you can be a part of the UK’s largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include:

Competitive salary package, company car, performance related bonus, Contributory pension scheme, perkbox discounts, financial planning support, holiday accrual on length of service, free parking, cycle to work scheme, enhanced maternity/ paternity pay, mental health support and employee assistance program.

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 128 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!