At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive revenue growth through account development and customer relationship management.
- Company: Join Plumbase Plymouth, part of the UK's largest independent plumbing and heating network.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, profit share, and access to product training.
- Other info: Autonomy and initiative are genuinely valued in our dynamic team.
- Why this job: Take charge of your own patch and make a real impact in the trade industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in plumbing & heating sales and a strong local network are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Profit Share
Location: Plumbase Plymouth
About Us:
At Plumbase Plymouth, we are part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK - over 320 sites nationwide. Our sites are run by people who know their customers, their stock, and their local market. That’s because we give them autonomy and ownership - not a one-size-fits-all script.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a commercially driven individual with strong merchant sales experience to take on a key role within our team at Plumbase Plymouth. You’ll be expected to drive site revenue through account growth, new business, and customer relationship management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Grow revenue through proactive account development and re-engagement of underperforming accounts
- Develop new business through existing industry contacts and local networking
- Manage relationships with key trade customers, providing tailored support and advice
- Deliver quotes, negotiate pricing, and support the counter team with product knowledge and strategy
- Represent the site at trade events, customer visits, and industry functions as needed
- Collaborate with the Business Unit Manager and wider team to identify growth opportunities
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in plumbing & heating or builders’ merchant sales (essential)
- A strong network within the local trade industry
- Proven ability to build and grow profitable customer relationships
- Confident in quoting, negotiation, and commercial decision-making
- Self-motivated, proactive, and confident working autonomously
- Full UK driving license (customer visits required)
Why Us?
- High level of autonomy to manage your patch and customer base
- Competitive salary + Profit Share
- Access to product training and strong back-office support
- Be part of a site where initiative and drive are genuinely valued
Sales Manager Plumbing, Heating & Bathroom Supplies in Plymouth employer: UK Plumbing Supplies
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