External Sales Representative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: External Sales Representative
Location ; Aberdare
Are you a motivated, sales-focused individual looking to develop a career with an ambitious, dynamic company?
Are you a strong team-player that is passionate about fantastic customer service?
With sales in excess of £90m across 50+ sites and a team of 500+ people, LBS Builders Merchants, South Wales’ largest independent builders’ merchant is looking for the best people to join its External Sales team.
We are looking for someone that:
- Has a track record of success in a Sales role.
- Is committed to delivering and maintaining outstanding customer service.
- Has excellent communication skills and is a motivated and flexible team player.
- Is target-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Is passionate about building knowledge and developing their career at a growing company.
Why choose LBS?
The benefits of working for LBS include a Company Car or Car Allowance, Profit Share Bonus Scheme, Online discount portal including money off retail brands and holidays, Employee Care Helpline and access to a digital GP, staff discount scheme, Death in Service benefit, formal training and career progression opportunities
Never worked in construction or for a builders’ merchants?
FEAR NOT! We pride ourselves in being people and attitude focused. We are passionate about developing skills and building careers.
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm. plus alternate Saturday mornings 8:00am – 12noon.
Salary: Minimum £25,000 pa
Sound good? Apply to join our award-winning business today and drive your career forward with LBS.
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 External Sales Representative roles across LBS Builders Merchants 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 £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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