Sales Executive

Overview

OA are recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our client's successful and growing team based in Enfield
.

If you have experience working within a builders' merchant, plumbing & heating merchant, timber merchant, electrical wholesaler, or another construction trade merchant
, and you're looking to take the next step in your sales career, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for sales, strong relationship-building skills, and experience working in a fast-paced merchant or trade environment.

You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of customer accounts, developing new business opportunities, processing customer orders, and supporting the external sales team while delivering outstanding customer service.

Location: Enfield

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Office based)

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 (depending on experience) + bonus

• Private Health Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme (available after successful 3-month probation)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-site parking
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Deliver knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable service while maximising branch sales and profitability.
• Build and manage a portfolio of customer accounts, maintaining strong long-term relationships.
• Identify and generate new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and outbound sales activity.
• Handle a high volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.
• Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Support the external sales team with account management and sales activities.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries, providing exceptional service at every stage.
• Attend industry events and customer networking opportunities to strengthen client and supplier relationships.
• Achieve individual sales targets and KPIs.
• Attend customer meetings alongside your manager to present solutions and develop new business.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to exceed customer expectations.

• Previous sales experience within a builders' merchant, plumbing & heating merchant, timber merchant, electrical wholesaler, HVAC distributor, or similar construction trade merchant is essential.
• A strong understanding of merchant operations and supplying trade customers.
• Proven success in an internal sales, trade counter, account management, or customer sales role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable handling a high volume of inbound and outbound calls.
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve sales targets.
• A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent results.

If the role is of interest and your skills align, please apply online with your CV.

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