Trading Manager

Trading Manager – Lymington

Job type: Full time
Hours: 40
Location: Lymington
Salary: Competitive

Do you love the buzz of a busy trade counter? Are you the kind of person who knows your customers by name, spots a sales chance a mile off, and gets the best out of the people around you?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

As Trading Manager at our Lymington branch, you’ll lead our Counter and Internal Sales teams and drive sales across the branch. You’ll work closely with the Branch Manager to grow the business, look after our trade customers and make sure the branch is making a good profit. It’s a hands-on role. You’ll be out front with customers as much as you’re coaching your team.

About Elliotts

Elliotts is an independent builders’ merchant serving customers across the South of England. Founded in 1842, we’re still family owned and focused on doing things properly.

We keep things straightforward: know our customers, work safely, deliver reliably and support each other as a team. Decisions are made locally, close to the work.

The business is led by Tom, the great-great-great grandson of the founder. That long-term, hands-on approach shapes how we work and how we look after our people.

Lots of our team build long careers here. It’s a stable, supportive place where people take pride in their work and back each other day to day.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading, coaching and motivating the Counter Sales and Internal Sales teams so they give customers a great service every time

• Growing sales and profit at the branch, with a close eye on pricing and margin

• Building strong relationships with trade customers, growing what they spend with us and winning new accounts

• Keeping on top of quotes and making sure they’re followed up and turned into orders

• Knowing the local merchant market and what competitors are doing, so we stay competitive

• Working with the Branch Manager on stock, displays and making the branch a great place to buy from

• Setting clear sales targets for the team and tracking how they’re doing

• Stepping up to support the Branch Manager and keeping things running when they’re away

• Keyholder duties, including opening and closing the branch when needed.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a sales role in a builders’ merchant, timber yard or similar trade setting

• Experience leading or supervising a team, or you’re ready to take that next step

• Good product knowledge and confidence talking to the trade

• A commercial head, you understand pricing, margin and what makes a good deal

• Self-motivated, organised and determined to hit targets

• Lots of energy and a can-do attitude.

Who are you?

At Elliotts the customer comes first, and we take ownership. We believe everyone who works here should show our core behaviours:

• Friendly

• Enthusiastic

• Professional

• Interested

• Attentive

• Helpful.

What’s in it for you?

• Annual profit share scheme

• 24/7 wellbeing support

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Unlimited training

• Staff discounts

• Christmas hamper

• Monthly pizza on us

• Company pension.

If you’ve got the drive to lead a sales team and grow a branch, apply today!