Sales Representative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Prestige Building Supplies Ltd is an independent builder’s merchant and we have an opportunity to join our friendly sales team as a Sales Account Manager opening new accounts and selling building materials. This is a great environment to work within, with a small supportive team being at the core- we are not a contact centre set up! No experience is required for this position as full training given.
More importantly, what’s in it for you….
- A basic salary of between £18,500- £20,000 DOE, uncapped monthly commission scheme and annual bonus scheme.
- First Year typical earnings are £30k +OTE
- Flexible working once targets are achieved
- 28 days including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays after service
- Bonus holidays
- Private company pension with 4% contribution from the Company
- Team/ Company events
- Regular training to support in your development
- The Christmas period off, so you have time off to enjoy with family and friends
- A free car park so you don’t need to find daily parking!
What you’ll do:
- You will initially be opening up new accounts with customers.
- You will be selling our products by calling customers from our database covering an area in the UK
- You will source and generate leads to grow business within your area
- You will promote the company's brand, products, services and solutions to prospective clients via telephone
- You will manage accounts to build customer relations
Your skills and experience
- No Sales experience necessary
- Confident, resilient, and motivated to reach target sales
- Happy to talk on the phone
- Previous experience in outbound sales advantageous but not essential as training will be provided
- Have a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
- Excellent customer service to manage your accounts
- Keen to learn about the different trades and relevant products
- You’ll need to be have basic computer skills, the ability to put together emails and navigate our CRM system.
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday- 37 hours per week. No weekends.
Monday to Thursday- 8.30a.m -5.00 p.m, Friday, 08.30 a.m – 4.30 pm with a 1 hour unpaid break.
Where and when?
You will work from our Office in Rochdale.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,500.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Rochdale: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Representative roles across Prestige Building Supplies Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,500 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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