Internal Sales

Robert Price Builders’ Merchants Ltd is a family run independent business, with head office in Abergavenny. Founded in 1847, we are a substantial local employer, with the developments and progressions of a modern large enterprise, and the grounding and values of a traditional family run business. We are the largest independent builders’ merchant in South East Wales.

What is a builders’ merchant?

A builders’ merchant is a company which supplies materials to the construction sector.
Up to 85% of the built environment you see around you is supplied by Britain’s builders’ merchants. Merchants and the supply chain are crucial to the construction industry which contributes over £40 billion to the UK economy each year. A career in this essential commercial sector can be challenging, varied and rewarding.

• Dealing with sales and general customer enquiries.
• Being responsible for the pro-active development of specified customer accounts.
• Giving prices and quotations.
• Processing orders.
• General sales office administration.
• Liaison with external representatives.

• Include death-in-service cover, NEST pension scheme membership, uniform and boot money allowance.
• 30 days holidays including bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses.

• The ability to develop new business accounts, build excellent customer relationships, maximise profitable opportunities and consistently deliver a first class customer service.
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills.
• Confident selling skills.
• Good IT skills, (Excel, Outlook and Word especially), and excellent paperwork efficiency.
• The ability to multitask, to prioritise tasks wisely and complete them in a timely manner.
• The ability to grasp new systems quickly and follow company procedures and instructions accurately, thoroughly and methodically (training will be given in our products and systems).
• General enthusiasm, confidence, reliability and versatility.
• A confident, enthusiastic, proactive and friendly personality.
• A commitment to consistently delivering first-class customer service.
• A motivated problem solver.
• Highly organised and reliable with good administrative efficiency.
• Adaptable and forward-thinking with a positive approach.
• Ability to use initiative and work well in a team as well as independently.
• Good knowledge of building materials and their usage.
• An interest in sales in the construction industry.

You never feel like ‘one of many’ when you work for Robert Price. We’re a family business where every employee is on first-name terms with the directors. We’re looking for driven and talented individuals who want responsibility, opportunity, challenges, and above all fun! Your opinion, your progression, and your values count. With benefits including pension schemes, death-in-service cover, uniform allowance, and long-service rewards, you’ll always feel like a truly valued member of the Robert Price family.

Robert Price is a well-known and respected company across South Wales thanks to our commitment to local people and our recognised branding – if people don’t recognise the name, they’ll definitely remember the beaver! Working at Robert Price offers you the opportunity to live in a beautiful area of the world. You don’t have to head for the big cities for a great job, instead enjoy lifestyle benefits to make any city slicker green with envy.

We look to find career progression opportunities for all our employees. Your development is our priority. Career satisfaction ensures we benefit from a proactive and engaged workforce. With such a range of job roles and responsibilities on offer, the next step on your career ladder is always ready and waiting. With regular staff training and performance reviews, it’s easy to develop your skills and gain promotion opportunities at Robert Price.