External Sales Representative | Insulation & Drylining | South East

External Sales Representative | Insulation & Drylining | South East

Our client is a family-owned distributor of building materials, specialising in insulation and drywall products. They’re looking for an External Sales Representative covering the South East.

In this role, you will interact directly with contractors to establish your own customer base and contribute to the company’s sales expansion.

Principal Responsibilities

• Build new sales opportunities with main contractors in person, with follow-up quotations, calls and emails to generate new sales.
• Prospect new business through company background research and other pertinent lead information.
• Identify customers’ buying trends and provide reports to management.
• Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities.
• Grow new business by engaging with decision-making stakeholders within the construction industry.

Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive experience in an external sales role, ideally in the construction industry but not essential.
• Adaptable, self-driven & team oriented.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, organise, and prioritise work.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, within a high-growth business.
• Ability to demonstrate confidence, resilience and target focus in a tough but rewarding industry.
• Experience working with building contractors is an advantage.

Package

• Negotiable base salary depending on experience
• Company car
• 24 days holiday
• Pension

Interested?

Get in touch with Brogan to find out more 01257 483 940 or send an email to brogan@sharplesdavies.co.uk