Sales Associate Sales & Business Development · Holcim UK, Bardon Hill, Coalville, LE67 1TD

Holcim UK Limited; Ellistown; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction solutions provider in the UK is seeking a motivated Sales Associate to join their team. In this role, you will actively engage with customers, drive new business opportunities, and manage accounts using Salesforce. The perfect candidate is organised, resilient, and has experience in outbound sales or telesales. Enjoy competitive benefits, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for personal growth within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced family benefits

Free 24/7 remote GP service

Career progression opportunities

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Organised and quick with digital tools.
• Passionate about learning and exploring product range.
• Confident on the phone and resilient to follow-ups.

Responsibilities

• Call prospects, chase leads, and follow up until deals are done.
• Manage accounts and collaborate with Sales Managers to hit targets.
• Convert quotes into sales and provide exceptional customer support.

Skills

Outbound sales experience

Telesales

Account management

CRM management

Digital tool proficiency (Salesforce)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

About Holcim

We are leaders in supplying innovative, sustainable building solutions to the UK construction industry; building progress for people and the planet.

Since 1858, we’ve helped shape the UK; powering the construction of homes and hospitals, roads and railways, schools and cities alike.

Our mission is to make sustainable construction a reality, through purposeful action that tackles real carbon and climate challenges. We are dedicated to helping Britain grow and thrive - by doing the right thing, doing it together, and making a difference.

Holcim UK Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary, plus bonus, 25 days holiday + your local bank holidays (with options to increase) and other benefits,all recognising the contribution you bring

• Be valued and supported, working as part of a highly respected team in a business that has a huge focus on Health & Safety

• We care about you and your family. That’s why we offer enhanced family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. We understand that your personal life and family well-being are just as important as your career, so we’re committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• Be part of something bigger with our "Women Empowered - Stronger Together Mentor Program," designed to support, inspire, and uplift women across the business.

• Free 24/7 remote GP service for you and your household, offering medical advice, prescriptions, referrals, and same-day appointments.

• Opportunities for career progression both at home and abroad

• Join our affinity groups selected by and populated by our employees which bring together employees with similar backgrounds and interests to have powerful influence on the workplace

• Staff discounts including special rates for garden landscaping products

The Opportunity

Do you enjoy picking up the phone, starting conversations, and turning them into real business? If so, this role could be a great fit for you.

As a Sales Associateyou’ll be right at the front line of our growth. You’ll reach out to customers, spark new opportunities, and turn conversations into orders. If you’re hungry to win business and love building relationships that last, this is where you can really make an impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Your day will be all about action. You’ll call prospects, chase leads, and follow up until deals are done.

• Spotting opportunities others miss, convert quotes into sales, and making sure every customer you speak to feels valued and supported

• You’ll manage your own accounts, keep everything on track in the CRM, and work hand in hand with Sales Managers to hit targets and grow the business.

• You’re organised, quick on the uptake with digital tools like Salesforce, and thrive in a team that celebrates wins together.

What You’ll Bring

• You’re organised, quick on the uptake with digital tools like Salesforce, and thrive in a team that celebrates wins together.

• You will be juggling new business and nurturing existing key accounts, enjoying the balance ofpursuing fresh opportunities and strengthening long-term relationships.
  

• You’re passionate about learning and eager to explore Holcim’s diverse product range.

• You’re confident on the phone, resilient when it comes to follow ups, and motivated by resultsp>

• With experience in outbound sales, telesales, or account management, you know how to turn a "maybe" into a "yes."
  

We are committed to building a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.