External Sales Representative - Salford

Location: Salford Branch, Bonehurst Road, Salfords, Surrey, RH6 8PP.

Reports To: Branch Manager

Position Type: Permanent

About Lawsons

Lawsons is the UK’s largest independent fencing, timber and builders’ merchants and now boasts 31 branches, 740 employees and £150 million turnover, founded in 1921 and operates across London and the South East of England.

The Role

To manage and develop existing and new customer relationships, increasing branch sales and margins and enhancing the customer experience.

Key Accountabilities… 

• Identify and capture new Sales opportunities.
• Help to exceed branch Sales, Margins and Gross profit.
• Respond positively and effectively to customer’s needs.
• Agree the best possible margin when negotiating with customers in line with ledger budgets and KPI’s
• Cultivate and maintain exceptional standards of customer service and ensure Lawsons Best Practice, Standards and Company Policies are met.
• Positively act as the link between your branch and your customers
• Deal with customer complaints effectively, pleasantly and in a timely manner
• Be vigilant to prevent fraud
• Be vigilant and report any Health & Safety issues to the Line Manager immediately

We would love to meet someone with…

• Previous sales experience
• Industry & product knowledge
• Holds a valid UK Driving Licence
• Strong IT Skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• A positive and friendly attitude
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and methodical
• Ability to work under pressure, be self-motivated and adaptable
• Good interpersonal skills, confidence and ability to approach customers
• Excellent time management skills
• A desire to develop a knowledge of the company, our products and the elements required to be successfully employed in this business.
• A professional approach and will promote and adhere to the company’s culture and values
• Self- motivation and the ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure & be self motivated
• Proactivity- calling prospective clients with confidence
• Fluent in English (Verbal & Written)

What is in it for you…

• Competitive Salary
• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Death In Service Scheme
• Employee Assisted Programme

If you are interested in this position please email hr@lawsons.co.uk as we would love to hear from you!