J T Dove Limited are the leading independent builders merchants covering North East England, The Scottish Borders, Cumbria and Teesside. Operating from our network of 21 branches we offer a comprehensive stock range of timber and building supplies, heating and plumbing materials, as well as kitchens and bathrooms. We go above and beyond for our customers, building lasting relationships by putting the customer first and ensuring we deliver what you need on time and in full.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious sales consultant to join the team within our Government contracts department within our Birtley branch. This is a great opportunity to enhance your career as we continue to expand our team, growing our national and large regional authority accounts.
Key role responsibilities and expectations include;
· A confident communicator both in person and over the phone.
· Processing customer orders & enquiries using our 21 branches, build relation’s
· Manage our own customer ledger , grow and build revenue & relationships
· A background in the supply of building/civils/timber or plumbing & heating materials would be beneficial along with relevant product knowledge, but not essential.
· Costing and outsourcing of non-stock items, while growing margins
· IT skills with experience of previous in house CRM systems would be beneficial
· Monitor & Manage existing material’s contracts & prosper for new business , using web based portals
· Monitor and action the departments customer overdue account payments report
· Assisting department manager with tender pricing , knowledge of Excel working would be beneficial
· Build relations with our key manufacture’s & suppliers
What we can offer you:
- A competitive benefits package
- Enhanced annual leave which increases with length of service
- Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Market leading profit share
- Life assurance of 4 times your annual salary
- Enhanced family friendly leave
- Employee Discount
- The opportunity to learn new skills and develop your career
Working hours are Monday to Friday between the hours of 08.00am and 5.00pm.
For more information about the role, please contact John Herron, Government Sales Manager on 0191 4928430.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the listed deadline once enough applications are received.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Experience:
- builders merchant supply chain: 3 years (preferred)
- Technical Sales: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
