SyndicatedFractional ExecutiveIpswich, England, United Kingdom
Full-time Branch Sales Manager, STARK Building Materials UK
FULL-TIME EXEC JOB · WHOLESALE BUILDING MATERIALS SECTOR · IPSWICH, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM
Full-time Branch Sales Manager at STARK Building Materials (Frazer division), leading a team in Ipswich civils/utilities products. Permanent role, 40 hours on-site, competitive salary plus bonus and benefits. No fractional opportunity here.
Full-time Branch Sales Manager — the balanced verdict
Why this role stands out
- Established employer (5,001–10,000 staff) with clear career development pathways
- Sector experience valued — construction materials/utilities/civils background preferred
- Strong benefits package — 34 days holiday, pension, life assurance, wellness apps, cycle-to-work
- Transparent reporting line (support to Branch Manager) and clear KPIs (sales, team motivation, customer relationships)
Worth checking before you apply
- Fixed 40-hour on-site commitment (7:30am–5:00pm) rules out fractional/portfolio candidates
- No salary figure disclosed; only 'competitive basic' stated
- Early-stage role description emphasises first-line support—scope clarity depends on Branch Manager relationship
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Full-time Branch Sales Manager — the posting in full
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What the posting asks · quoted from the listing
- Must-have
Previous sales leadership experience within a construction materials supply business, ideally with experience of utilities or civils products.
- Must-have
A proven track record of motivating teams and driving sales performance.
- Must-have
Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the local customer and market landscape.
- Must-have
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust with customers and colleagues.
- Must-have
A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and take action.
- Must-have
The ability to lead by example, support your team and contribute positively to the wider branch operation.
- Must-have
Customer-focused, positive and reliable team player who takes pride in their work, builds strong customer relationships and demonstrates honesty, integrity and enthusiasm for the…
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 Ipswich (IP3 8LF).
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:00pm
What You’ll Be Doing
Act as first-line support to the Branch Manager, helping to lead and support the team to deliver sales and customer service success.
Motivate and develop the team, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and sales growth.
Build strong relationships with new and existing customers, both face-to-face and over the phone, understanding their needs and providing proactive advice and solutions.
Develop a strong understanding of our products and services to maximise every customer interaction and identify opportunities to grow sales.
Understand the local market, customers and competitors to support the branch sales strategy.
Lead by example, creating a positive sales culture and encouraging the team to take every opportunity to grow customer relationships and sales.
Use our in-house systems to process customer orders, organise deliveries and keep customers updated throughout their journey.
Make Health & Safety a priority, ensuring the team understands and follows safe working practices.
What We’re Looking For
Previous sales leadership experience within a construction materials supply business, ideally with experience of utilities or civils products.
A proven track record of motivating teams and driving sales performance.
Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the local customer and market landscape.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust with customers and colleagues.
A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and take action.
The ability to lead by example, support your team and contribute positively to the wider branch operation.
Customer-focused, positive and reliable team player who takes pride in their work, builds strong customer relationships and demonstrates honesty, integrity and enthusiasm for the merchant industry.
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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.
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- Previous sales leadership experience within a construction materials supply business, ideally with experience of utilities or civils products.
- A proven track record of motivating teams and driving sales performance.
- Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of the local customer and market landscape.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust with customers and colleagues.
- A proactive and customer-focused approach, with the confidence to identify opportunities and take action.
- The ability to lead by example, support your team and contribute positively to the wider branch operation.
- Customer-focused, positive and reliable team player who takes pride in their work, builds strong customer relationships and demonstrates honesty, integrity and enthusiasm for the…
- Sales leadership
- Team management
- Customer service
- Commercial awareness
- Relationship building
- Construction materials knowledge
- Utilities product knowledge
- Civils product knowledge
- Sales strategy
- Health & Safety
- Order processing
- Communication skills
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