Internal Sales Representative (Building Trade)

Internal Sales Representative
Our Greater Manchester based client is a well-established company in the building trade sector. Due to ongoing growth and expansion, they are seeking an experienced Internal Sales Representative.

What We Offer:

• £35,000 - £48,000
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days of holiday plus statutory holidays
• Increased holiday allowance after 5 years
• Working hours: 7 am 4:30 pm (with a 1-hour lunch break)
• Some Saturday mornings may be required.

As a Sales Representative, you will genuinely enjoy helping customers get what they need, whether they're national or local tradespeople or companies.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Taking and processing customer inquiries (face-to-face, over the phone, or via email)
• Producing clear and competitive quotes quickly and accurately
• Converting incoming inquiries into solid sales
• Maintaining strong, friendly relationships with our regular clients and establishing new ones
• Collaborating closely with the external sales team to achieve targets
• Knowing stock and offers thoroughly to assist customers in finding exactly what they need

What You ll Need:

• A friendly, confident phone manner and excellent communication skills
• Previous sales experience (internal or external) within a builders' merchant or similar trade environment
• Organizational skills for handling quotes, orders, and follow-ups
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a close-knit team
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office; knowledge of K8 software is a plus but not mandatory

What You ll Get:

• A stable, full-time role with a growing, independent company
• Competitive salary with sales incentives
• Support from a leadership team that listens and values your input
• Real opportunities for advancement; we prefer to promote from within whenever possible
• A workplace that values hard work, loyalty, and having a bit of fun along the way
• A straightforward and transparent trading platform that allows you to trade products and build customer relationships based on trust

At Cogent Staffing, we are committed to ethical recruitment practices and fostering an inclusive workplace. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity enriches our teams and enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively.

We ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and free from bias, promoting equal opportunities for all applicants.