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Burton Roofing Merchants is a national UK roofing materials distributor. Our 40+ years of history stands for the best roofing expertise and quality materials you can find in the market. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us, and become a part of our fast paced, rapidly growing Company.
Our customers and colleagues are at the very heart of what we do. To achieve this, we employ exceptional people who are engaged and rewarded for the value they bring to our business.
We offer a great opportunity to build your career in a market leading business, along with a competitive salary, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays and pension scheme.
As Internal Sales / Transport Co-ordinator, you will assist in the attainment of monthly and annual sales targets for the branch, through identifying and maintaining customer relationships to maximise sales potential. You will also have day to day responsibility for decisions affecting the transport planning process.
Key responsibilities will include - effectively managing existing accounts to achieve maximum business, opening new accounts and ensuring they develop profitably, pro-actively contacting lapsed accounts and seeking potential new business. You will also be responsible for planning daily routes and loads in order that they run as efficiently as possible, and ensuring all vehicles and fork lift trucks are maintained and in safe working order in line with current legislations.
The role is based at the York branch, reporting to the Branch Manager.
The successful candidate will require:
- The ability to forge and maintain strong working relationships;
- Commercial awareness;
- Effective communication and negotiation skills;
- Strong I.T skills;
- Experience of working in a busy operational environment, preferably with previous sector experience;
- The ability to understand transport planning processes;
- A good understanding of Health and Safety in the Workplace;
- Good attention to detail.
