Job Title: Senior Internal Sales Advisor
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35-39k + Profit Share
Location: HPS Sittingbourne
About Us:
At HPS, we are part of the largest independent networks of plumbing and heating merchants in the UK - over 320 sites nationwide. Our sites are run by people who know their customers, their stock, and their local market. That’s because we give them autonomy and ownership - not a one-size-fits-all script.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a Senior Sales Advisor to join our Internal Sales Team at HPS Sittingbourne and be the face of our business to Contractors, Developers, SME and FM customers and. You’ll handle everything from quoting, material specification and sourcing, managing existing and prospective key accounts, setting your own target customers to develop whilst supporting business development by engaging with accounts and contributing to the site’s success.
Key Responsibilities:
· Providing advice, building quotes, and managing accounts
· Working alongside the Internal Sales, Projects and Operations Teams to drive revenue and profit
· Offering technical product knowledge, solutions and value to our customers
· Engage with management on stock selection, displays, and pricing
· Creating strong relationships and building trust with regular customers
· Supporting business development efforts by identifying high value clients and re-engaging lower-spend accounts
What We’re Looking For:
· Strong customer-facing background in a plumbing & heating merchant environment
· Customer-first attitude and confident communication
· Ability to manage pricing, product ordering, and local decision-making
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on retail space
· A team player who takes pride in great service and results
What You’ll Get:
· Competitive salary + profit share scheme
· Full training on products and systems
· Real autonomy in how you run your accounts and interact with customers
· The chance to grow in a business that rewards initiative, not just tenure
Sound like your kind of role?
Click 'Apply Now' to join one of the UK’s most trusted names in plumbing & heating sales.
key words: Internal Trade Sales Advisor, Plumbing Merchant, Builders Merchant, Sales Assistant, Customer Service, Heating and Plumbing, Retail Sales, Trade Sales, Counter Sales
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Profit sharing
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kent ME10 2PG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Plumbing Merchant: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
