Sales Assistant

STARK Group; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials supplier is seeking a Sales Assistant for their Croydon branch. The role involves lead generation, customer engagement, and managing sales processes. Candidates should have a passion for sales, teamwork, and customer service. The company offers professional development, competitive compensation, and a supportive environment. This full-time position includes flexible hours and a hybrid working model, aiming to foster employee growth and satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Must radiate positivity and possess a passion for the merchant world.
• Embodies honesty and integrity, contributing to a respectful workplace.
• Thrives in collaborative settings and believes in teamwork.
• Dedicated to producing top-quality results for customers.

Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities and pursue customer accounts.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Ensure successful onboarding and activation of new customers.
• Drive increased profitability by optimising margins.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Team Spirit

Customer Engagement

Sales Process Management

Job description

At 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 homeDue 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 ethicsTeam 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.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!Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm.**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.*can’t wait to hear from you!*We are recruiting for a Sales Assistant to join our friendly branch, in Croydon (Lower Addiscombe Road, CR0 6AA).With branches from the Scottish Isles to Penzance, our customers are never far from expert advice, reliable service, and the highest-quality building materials. With over 450 Jewson branches whatever the trade we’ve got what our customers need, from everyday essentials to specialist equipment. If you’re interested in working with us but unsure about which role suits you best, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!