At Jewson, part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home!
We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our friendly Jewson branch, in CT9 5TB.
Due to the team size in branch, we are looking for someone who has a passion for sales, but also has a willingness to support the rest of the team.
All employees are provided with the relevant training to ensure they are multiskilled in all areas of duties in branch, including the yard and trade counter.
This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday 7:30-1700, and every other Saturday from 08:00-12:00.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Lead generation and prospecting:
Identify new business opportunities and proactively pursue new customer accounts through strategic prospecting.
Account Management - Customer Retention & Growth:
Maintain and grow existing customer relationships by understanding their needs, upselling and cross-selling solutions.
Onboarding & Activation:
Ensure new customers are successfully onboarded and activated, maximising spend potential within the first 13 weeks.
Margin & Share of Wallet growth:
Drive increased profitability by optimising margins and increasing the share of wallet from each customer.
Sales Process Management:
Manage the entire sales process from lead generation to closing deals, ensuring accurate forecasting and pipeline management.
Customer engagement:
Conduct regular customer visits, product demonstrations and presentations to build rapport and drive sales.
Reporting & Feedback:
Provide accurate and timely reports on sales activities, customer feedback and market insights.
What We’re Looking For
Enthusiasm - You radiate positivity and possess an unyielding passion for the merchant world.
Decency - You embody honesty and integrity, contributing to a workplace built on respect and ethics
Team Spirit - You thrive in collaborative settings, believing that together we can achieve greatness.
Pride - You take pride in your work and are dedicated to producing top-notch results.
Why Choose Us?
Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.
Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel.
Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.
Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!
What's Next
If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.
Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can’t wait to hear from you!
Skills Required
- Passion for sales and merchant world
- Willingness to support team and be multiskilled across branch duties including yard and trade counter
- Available to work full-time Monday-Friday 07:30-17:00 and every other Saturday 08:00-12:00
- Ability to carry out customer visits, product demonstrations, and presentations
- Able to manage sales process, forecasting and pipeline reporting
- Team spirit, integrity, and pride in work (enthusiasm, decency)
What We Do
STARK is one of the United Kingdom's largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. The company serves as a preferred local partner for professional builders, offering a wide array of building materials, specialized services, and expert advice to support construction projects across the region.
