Take ownership of branch sales growth and develop key trade relationships with an established, family-owned building materials business.
FindCore are thrilled to be assisting an established, family-owned building materials business with the recruitment of a Sales Manager.
Permanent, full-time position based in Leyburn, North Yorkshire.
Salary
£40,000 – £50,000 basic salary + quarterly bonus + company car + additional benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional to take ownership of branch sales growth, develop key customer relationships and generate new business within the building materials and trade sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive branch sales, profitability and margin growth.
- Manage and develop relationships with existing customers and key accounts.
- Identify and win new business opportunities across the local trade market.
- Re-engage customers where spend has declined and identify opportunities for further growth.
- Work closely with the Branch Manager to develop sales strategies and improve performance.
- Build a strong pipeline of new customers and commercial opportunities.
- Develop effective relationships with suppliers and identify opportunities to increase product sales.
- Support and motivate colleagues to maximise sales performance.
- Monitor account activity, customer spend and commercial opportunities.
- Deliver a high standard of customer service across the branch.
- Maintain strong commercial awareness around pricing, margins and profitability.
- Support a positive health & safety culture across the operation.
Skills & Experience Requirements
- Proven experience within sales, account management or business development.
- Strong knowledge of building materials, timber, builders’ merchants or a related trade environment.
- Proven ability to develop new business and grow existing customer accounts.
- Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of margins and profitability.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Confident engaging with trade customers and key accounts.
- Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of sales performance.
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Experience supporting or motivating a sales team would be advantageous.
- Ability to perform effectively within a busy branch environment.
Benefits
- £40,000 – £50,000 basic salary.
- Quarterly performance bonus.
- Company car.
- Company pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave increasing with service.
- Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
- Option to buy or sell annual leave.
- Staff discounts.
- Training and career development opportunities.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme.
- Free physiotherapy when required.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company-wide Christmas and New Year closure.
- Opportunity to join an established business with a nationwide branch network.
Please apply.
Sales Manager (Trade / Building Materials) in Leyburn 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.
