Sales Executive

Sales Executive

OA are recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our client's successful and growing team based in Enfield.

If you have experience working within a builders' merchant, plumbing & heating merchant, timber merchant, electrical wholesaler, or another construction trade merchant, and you're looking to take the next step in your sales career, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for sales, strong relationship-building skills, and experience working in a fast-paced merchant or trade environment.

You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of 20–40 customer accounts, developing new business opportunities, processing customer orders, and supporting the external sales team while delivering outstanding customer service.

Location: Enfield

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Office based)

Salary: £30,000-£40,000 (depending on experience) + bonus

Sales Executive Benefits

Private Health Insurance
Company Pension Scheme (available after successful 3-month probation)
Cycle to Work Scheme
On-site parking
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sales Executive Key Responsibilities

Deliver knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable service while maximising branch sales and profitability.
Build and manage a portfolio of 20–40 customer accounts, maintaining strong long-term relationships.
Identify and generate new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and outbound sales activity.
Handle a high volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.
Process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Support the external sales team with account management and sales activities.
Respond promptly to customer enquiries, providing exceptional service at every stage.
Attend industry events and customer networking opportunities to strengthen client and supplier relationships.
Achieve individual sales targets and KPIs.
Attend customer meetings alongside your manager to present solutions and develop new business.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to exceed customer expectations.

Sales Executive Skills & Experience

Previous sales experience within a builders' merchant, plumbing & heating merchant, timber merchant, electrical wholesaler, HVAC distributor, or similar construction trade merchant is essential.
A strong understanding of merchant operations and supplying trade customers.
Proven success in an internal sales, trade counter, account management, or customer sales role.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Comfortable handling a high volume of inbound and outbound calls.
Strong customer service focus with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve sales targets.
A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent results.
If the role is of interest and your skills align, please apply online with your CV.

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