Join an established independent builders' merchant as a Trade Sales Executive and build lasting relationships with trade customers while advancing your sales career.
FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established independent builders' merchant with the recruitment of a Trade Sales Executive.
Permanent, full-time position based in Edinburgh, working Monday to Friday.
Salary
£29,000 – £35,000, depending on experience + annual profit share bonus
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a portfolio of existing trade customers
- Handle incoming customer enquiries and provide quotations and pricing
- Build strong relationships with builders, contractors and other trade customers
- Identify opportunities to increase repeat business and account spend
- Re-engage dormant accounts and develop new sales opportunities
- Provide product advice across building materials, tools, ironmongery and related products
- Upsell and maximise account value where appropriate
- Work closely with the wider sales team to secure orders
- Deliver a high level of customer service throughout the sales process
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within trade sales, builders' merchants, construction supplies or a similar environment would be advantageous
- Strong sales and customer relationship skills
- Good commercial awareness and confidence discussing pricing
- Experience managing customer accounts or developing repeat business
- Knowledge of building materials, tools, fixings or ironmongery would be beneficial
- Confident telephone manner and strong communication skills
- Proactive, reliable and comfortable working in a busy sales environment
- Strong focus on customer service and achieving sales results
What's on Offer
- £29,000 – £35,000 salary depending on experience
- Annual profit share bonus
- Permanent, full-time position
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free on-site parking
- Sick pay
- Excellent long-term progression opportunities within a growing business
Please apply.
Trade Sales Executive in Edinburgh employer: FindCore Careers
FindCore is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment for Field Technicians in Watford. With a focus on employee growth and development, the company provides regular overtime opportunities and the use of advanced technology in structural investigations. The supportive work culture fosters collaboration and safety, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the construction and engineering sectors.
