Senior Sales Advisor

We are currently recruiting for a commercially focused and proactive Senior Sales Advisor to join our client's sales team in the outskirts of Loughborough.

Salary
: 35 - 40,000 per annum (DOE)

Bonus: paid quarterly

Benefits: Pension Scheme & Comprehensive Benefits Package

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager, you will play a key role in driving branch sales, improving margin, supporting daily team performance, and delivering outstanding customer service.

• Support the branch in achieving sales targets, profitability, and overall commercial performance.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve margin and increase revenue.
• Lead and support the internal sales team with daily activity, productivity, and customer service standards.
• Generate sales from both new and existing customers through proactive relationship building.
• Create new business opportunities through outbound calls, lead follow-up, and prospecting activity.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, quotations, and follow-up activity.
• Work closely with internal colleagues, Regional Account Managers, and the Regional Commercial Manager to improve lead generation and conversion.
• Handle incoming calls, trade counter enquiries, and email enquiries in a professional and efficient manner.
• Raise sales orders and purchase orders accurately and promptly.
• Attend trade shows and represent the business professionally.
• Promote a positive team culture and contribute to a strong branch work ethic.

• Good understanding of building and construction industry products.
• Knowledge of national and independent builders merchants.
• Previous experience in sales quoting, proactive selling, and chasing sales leads.
• Confident dealing directly with customers face to face, over the telephone, and by email.
• Previous experience supervising or supporting staff in a sales environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of margin.
• Ability to plan workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A solid foundation in basic maths and written English.
• Good IT skills and confidence using internal systems.
• A proactive, positive mindset with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a busy branch environment.

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We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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