About this Branch Sales Manager role at STARK Group
At Frazer, 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!
Frazer is a leading provider of specialist civils, infrastructure and utilities products and solutions. We are focused entirely on a net zero carbon future and the role we play in that ambition – working with our partners to deliver projects tackling the carbon challenge from the ground up!
We are recruiting for a Branch Sales Manager, to join our thriving Frazer branch in Newton Abbot (TQ12 6SZ)
This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm
As Branch Sales Manager, you will drive the commercial performance of the branch, leading the sales team and growing customer relationships across the utilities and infrastructure market. The branch supports customers across water and wastewater, gas, power, telecoms and fibre, highways and civils, supplying the products and solutions needed to deliver essential infrastructure projects.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading and managing the branch sales team, ensuring the achievement of sales and margin targets, with a focus on growing branch ledgers.
Driving sustainable margin growth by identifying and capitalising on new business opportunities.
Working as part of the branch leadership team to grow the business and develop the team.
Working closely with the Branch Operations Manager to ensure business growth is achieved safely and customer needs are met with high satisfaction levels.
Building and maintaining effective relationships with suppliers, ensuring Frazer is at the forefront of new product launches in the industry.
Ensuring the branch delivers excellent customer service locally and nationally, as defined by the customer.
Supporting and promoting a strong health and safety culture to ensure a safe working environment for colleagues and customers.
Identifying and actioning individual and team training needs to enhance performance and development.
What We’re Looking For
Experience in utilities, civils, infrastructure or specialist merchanting, ideally with knowledge of sectors such as water, gas, power or telecoms.
Experience leading and developing a sales team, with a proven track record of delivering sales growth and building strong customer relationships.
A commercial mindset, with an understanding of margin, account development and new business opportunities.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
An understanding of Health & Safety, good PC skills and basic financial awareness.
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.
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.
