Proactive Sales Executive

JP Corry, BITC’s ‘Responsible Company of the Year’ (2024), is a leading builders merchant in Northern Ireland. Our name is renowned for providing excellent quality and service in the supply of building materials and timber-based products. By hiring the right people who align with our values of Decency
, Passion and Pride
, we provide excellent career opportunities in a challenging and rewarding environment. Through equipping you with the right tools and training we lay a solid foundation for you to make your career a successful one with us.

Sales and Administration Support Assistant

Location:

Castledawson – full time (41.5 hours per week), 8am–5pm with flexibility for the successful candidate.

Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 depending on experience.

Benefits include staff discount, life assurance and 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

As a detail-oriented and organised Sales and Administration Support Assistant, you’ll support the smooth running of our branch operations and sales functions. As an integral link between the branch, head office, and our customers, you’ll ensure that all administrative processes are carried out efficiently, accurately, and in line with company standards.

• Manage goods receipt, stock ordering, invoice processing, and cash reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate records, ensure compliance with audit requirements, and support stock counts.
• Resolve invoices and any queries in a timely manner, escalating where necessary.
• Handle customer queries, POD requests, and provide excellent service over the phone.
• Order branch supplies, including stationery and uniforms, with a cost-conscious approach.
• Support colleagues and managers by producing and actioning reports, ensuring compliance with company systems and procedures.

• Solicit proactive sales from new and existing customers.
• Support the external Sales team with customer requests.
• Place direct sales orders, organise delivery times and notify customers.
• Follow up on general phone enquiries.
• Complete transport audits and dispatch documentation as necessary.
• Any other duties deemed reasonable.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with great attention to detail.
• Confidence in handling systems, reports, and financial processes.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to meet ever-changing requests and demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while managing individual responsibilities.
• Commitment to upholding our values of Decency
  , Passion and Pride
  .
• A natural passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Confidence working under pressure.

• Generous annual leave scheme of 34 days per year pro rata including statutory holidays.
• Build your own benefits package & tailor to suit your needs: options to include high street discount vouchers & health checks.
• Competitive pension scheme and Life Assurance benefit.
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
• Training opportunities, development & career growth.
• Staff Discount from JP Corry Branches.
• Aviva Digicare+.
• Bonus scheme – opportunity for annual bonus.
• Access to Women In Business membership.
• Volunteering & fundraising opportunities.
• High 5 staff reward & recognition scheme.

At JP Corry, we’re proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We’re a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Stark Building Materials UK is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.