Parker Building Supplies is building Sussex and Kent’s future, one brick and block at a time. We supply a huge range of building, plumbing and joinery materials alongside specialist ironmongery, kitchens and bathrooms from 15 locations across the region – so wherever you are working you’ll find a Parker’s branch with knowledgeable staff ready to help and a delivery service second to none. We are proud to be Sussex and Kent’s favourite independent builder’s merchant.

ABOUT US

We have five specialist divisions covering the complete range of building materials, plumbing supplies, kitchens, joinery and architectural ironmongery – over 10,000 products all at competitive prices. Our 15 heavy side branches are supplemented by specialist divisions, Parker Building Supplies, Parker Kitchens, Parker Plumbing Supplies, Parker Joinery & Parker Ironmongery.

About the Role

We require an experienced Telesales Person for our busy Eastbourne branch. Our Telesales Colleagues establish excellent relationships with new and existing customers, using their telephone sales techniques to generate business and encourage new leads. They also provide support to the Sales Representatives where appropriate.

What you will be responsible for:

• Effectively communicate the services offered by PTK and our associated brands.
• Hit required daily call number target.
• Target PBS account base and build long lasting relationships with customers.
• Proactively target new accounts, manage active traders and generate agreed number of fully qualified leads for sales designers/rep.
• Provide best in class service.
• Manage and call customer data base to find out about upcoming projects, if no kitchens needed promote Parker products.
• Be up to date with local planning applications.
• Use online public databases (Check a trade) to target new accounts.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of products we offer.

 About You - What we are looking for:

Key Behaviours

Communication

• Listens to others and takes time to understand them.
• Is open and honest when dealing with colleagues.
• Communicates in a brief and clear way.

Team Player

• Adapts to change and is open to new ideas.
• Leads by setting a positive example and empowers others.
• Is respectful and supportive to colleagues and customers.

Drives Success

• Shows determination and resilience when faced with challenges.
• Uses initiative to get things done.

 Salary

Up to £20,000-£22,000 + package – Dependant on Experience 

Full time – Up to 45 hours per week

The branch opening hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 5.30pm and Saturdays from 8am to 12.30pm. You would be required to work 45 hours per week between these opening hours.

What you will receive:

In return for your hard work, we offer an excellent benefit package including a highly competitive rate of pay, a monthly bonus scheme, pension, discounted staff purchasing, WPA healthcare and long service benefits