External Sales Representative - London, United Kingdom - Lawsons Whetstone

Lawsons Whetstone

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Lawsons

Lawsons is the
UK's largest independent fencing, timber and builders' merchants and now boasts
36 branches,
720 employees and
PS200 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.

Working hours hours Monday - Friday / 1 in 2 Saturdays

Branch Postcode - _N20 0LL_**
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 External Sales Experience in a Builders Merchants (essential)**Demonstrates a positive, friendly and stable attitude.

Is prepared to develop a knowledge of the company, its products and the elements required to be successfully employed in the business.

Someone who will promote and adhere to the company's cultures, values and professionalism.

Good interpersonal skills, confident and able to approach customers.

Excellent communicating, influencing and negotiating skills. Both oral and written

Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and be self-motivated.

Confidence to cold call existing and prospective customers.

Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications:

Previous Sales experience

Industry and product knowledge

Driving license

Good IT skills (Word, Excel, and Outlook)

What is in it for you...