Job Description
About Our Client Our client is one of the UK''s leading independent builders'' merchants, with an excellent reputation for customer service, quality products and strong relationships within the local trade community. Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially minded Assistant Branch Manager to join one of their most successful branches. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the sales side of merchanting, thrives on building customer relationships and has the drive and enthusiasm to help take an already successful branch to the next level. The Role Working closely with the Branch Manager, you will play a key role in driving sales, developing existing customer accounts and identifying opportunities to grow the branch''s customer base. We are particularly interested in individuals who are passionate about sales, customer service and developing long-term trade relationships, rather than those whose experience is predominantly operational. You will be comfortable dealing with customers both over the telephone and face-to-face, preparing quotations, following up on enquiries and proactively turning opportunities into profitable business. Key Responsibilities Sales and Business Development: Proactively identify new sales opportunities, develop existing accounts and help drive branch turnover and profitability. Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with trade customers, ..... full job details .....