Sales Adviser

We have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Advisor in our Dagenham branch! At Minster, part of Stark UK, we believe that our greatest asset is our people! We're not just a team; we’re a vibrant community driven by decency, passion, and pride in everything we do. We are committed to creating a dynamic workplace where everyone can thrive and unleash their full potential. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated, you’ve found your home! Working hours are 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. What You’ll Be Doing Building excellent relationships with new and lapsed customers so you can understand and meet their needs Maximising customer interactions to support achievement of sales and profit targets through upselling and cross-selling relevant products, offering specific product advice. Getting to know our suppliers and continuously looking for opportunities to improve product and industry knowledge Preparing quotations, developing competitive pricing, and negotiating commercial terms with clients. Ensuring all customer orders are fulfilled in a timely fashion. Following plans to continuously improve customer experience. Advising customers on trading terms and conditions and information in relation to customer accounts and credit levels. (financial) Supporting all Company initiatives. What We’re Looking For Customer Service - High levels of customer satisfaction with frequently returning customers and growing live accounts Enthusiasm - You radiate positivity and possess an unyielding passion for the merchant world. Decency - You embody honesty and integrity, contributing to a workplace built on respect and ethics Team Spirit - You thrive in collaborative settings, believing that together we can achieve greatness. Pride - You take pride in your work and are dedicated to producing top-notch results. Great customer focus and desire to do your absolute best to get the best outcomes Ability to build rapport and develop good understanding of your portfolio to secure future projects. Pro active Well organised Great attention to detail Efficiently use IT equipment and have a strong telephone presence. What’s in it for you Competitive Basic Salary Performance Related Bonus 34 days holiday per year Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) – with Legal & General Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings. Work Perks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation) Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover Refer a Friend scheme Wellbeing Centre via Work Perks Why Choose Us? Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations. Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career. What's Next If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process. Are you ready to elevate your career and join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service? We can’t wait to hear from you! STARK Building Materials UK comprises 14 brands, including one of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants Jewson, along with JP Corry and Normans, specialist brands Minster and Jewson Civils Frazer, as well as major timber importer and distributor, International Timber. With over 600 dedicated builders merchant branches and distribution centres, this makes us one of the UK’s largest retailers and distributors of building and construction materials. However, more importantly, our dedicated team and the high-quality products we offer make us trusted, expert partners to the industry. Together, we give our customers hassle-free access to the market-leading, sustainable solutions they need to build responsibly for the future. If you’d like to build that future with us, check out our careers page or get in touch. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. At STARK Building Materials UK, we are known for our building distribution, but in reality, it is our colleagues that drive our business forward. All around the UK, in our branches, warehouses and offices, our team give everything to make building better for our customers. We value our customers, the communities we work in and the colleagues in our team, who collectively build our business to ever greater heights every day. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel safe and empowered to do their best and are comfortable to bring their true selves to work every day. We are proud that we offer all our colleagues a great place to work.