Founded in 1875, the Nicholls and Clarke Group has become the UK’s largest national manufacturer and distributor of fine-quality sanitaryware, ceramic and porcelain tiles, Nicobond tile adhesives, grouting compounds, architectural ironmongery, and general hardware.

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will have precise experience within the Builders materials industry, excellent communication skills, a passion for sales, and the ability to drive results through effective negotiation and customer service. Join our team as a Sales Representative, where you can utilise your skills in sales, negotiation, communication, and customer service to drive business growth.

Area/postcode to cover:

!! St Albans/Epping/NorthEnfield/Loughton/Luton/Milton Kenyes/Stevenage/Borehamwood !!

Responsibilities:

- Engage with potential customers to promote and sell products or services

- Develop and maintain relationships with clients to ensure repeat business

- Negotiate contracts and close deals to meet sales targets

- Utilise IT systems to manage customer accounts and track sales progress

- Attend sales meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge

- Drive to meet clients in person when required

Key Skills:

- Strong sales acumen with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets

- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with customers and colleagues

- Ability to negotiate terms and close deals successfully

- Proficient in IT systems for managing customer accounts and tracking sales data

- Organisational skills to manage time efficiently and prioritise tasks effectively

- Fluency in English, both written and verbal

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com

Please remember to include the job vacancy that you would like to apply for within the subject line of the email.

Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family.

https://www.nichollsandclarke.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: On the road

N&C Builders Warehouse Manager.

Founded in 1875, the Nicholls & Clarke Group have grown to become one of the largest Manufacturers, Distributors, and retailers of building materials in the UK.

Based in Chadwell Heath, Essex our Builders Warehouse has become the destination of choice or local, regional, and National contractors of all types and Trades.

The Role;

Reporting directly to a Main Board Director, the successful candidate will join a strong Leadership team, the role will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our Builders warehouse whilst incorporating the management of our Heavyside product offering. You will lead a team to achieve sales targets, maintain operational excellence and uphold our company values.

Key responsibilities:

. Leadership & Team Management: Inspire, motivate, and manage a team to deliver outstanding service and achieve performance targets.

. Heavyside product Management: Manage our Heavyside product offering by liaising with manufacturers, negotiating, merchandising and driving sales of our Heavyside products

. Sales & Business development: Drive sales growth by identifying new opportunities, building relationships with customers, and providing expert product knowledge.

. Customer service Excellence: Ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction through proactive service and effective problem solving.

. Stock & Inventory control: Oversee stock management processes, including ordering, receiving and maintaining accurate stock records.

. Housekeeping: To ensure that the Builders Warehouse, yard, and showroom areas are kept clean, tidy and current.

. Operational efficiency: ensure smooth daily operations, including compliance with health & safety regulations and company procedures.

. Financial Management: Manage budgets, control costs, and drive profitability across all elements of our Builders Warehouse, Heavyside yard and showroom areas.

What do we offer you?

We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.

• Comprehensive induction, and ongoing training


• Competitive basic salary


• Pension scheme


• Holiday entitlement

Who are we looking for?

· Proven experience in managing a Heavyside builders' merchant with a trade counter and showroom or a similar operational role.

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team.

· Commercial awareness and a track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.

· Excellent communication and customer service skills.

· Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

· Knowledge of building materials and construction products, particularly heavy-side items.

· Commitment to health & safety and a strong understanding of relevant regulations.

· A proactive and results-driven mindset.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com

Please include the job vacancy you would like to apply for within the email's subject line.

Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family. https://www.nichollsandclarke.com/

N&C Tiles and Bathrooms are part of the Nicholls and Clarke Group of Companies. Founded in 1875 Nicholls and Clarke Group are a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of building materials throughout the UK. We have a committed team of over 450 people supplying building materials to the trade and retail markets.

The Retail Sales Assistant will be required to engage with customers and other team members to provide exceptional customer service through your enthusiasm and knowledge.

You will be responsible for driving sales and provide high quality customer service by identifying our customer's needs and giving accurate advice for their requirements.

Key Responsibilities for Retail Sales Assistant include:

• Delivering exclusive Customer Service through knowledge and inspiring customers


• Building relationships with both trade and DIY customers


• Generating new trade leads through telesales


• Working as part of a team to maintain showroom stock levels and store appearance


• Resolving customer queries following Company procedures in a professional manner


• Manual lifting when required

Key Requirements of the role include:

• Previous experience in similar roles/ environments (desirable)


• Experience in providing customer service


• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills


• Comfortable in regularly handling customer situations

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com

Please remember to include the job vacancy that you would like to apply for, in the subject line of the email.

It's our people who make up the company we are today.

Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family.

Nicholls and Clarke are currently looking for an Office Sales Coordinator to join their successful sales team in Chadwell Heath, Romford.

Founded in 1875 Nicholls and Clarke Group are a manufacturer, distributor and retailer of building materials throughout the UK. We have a committed team of over 450 people supplying building materials to the trade and retail markets.

This excellent Office Sales Coordinator role will suit either someone with some previous admin/customer service experience looking to develop their existing skills, or someone looking for the opportunity to establish a range of professional skills within a well established company.

You will be joining an encouraging and enthusiastic team in a very pleasant working environment with excellent facilities as well as good local amenities.

The ideal candidate will be a personable, bubbly and engaging individual, with the enthusiasm to learn.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Handling incoming sales enquiries concerning our Tiles, Decorating, Ironmongery and Sanitaryware products


• Preparing accurate quotations


• Organising sales records


• Ensuring customers’ orders are correctly entered into the system


• Dealing with several quotes or enquiries at the same time, therefore the ability to multitask is important


• Maintaining a level of professionalism


• Assisting Sales Advisors with any other ad hoc duties

Key Requirements:

• Eager to learn and develop within the role


• Friendly, engaging and approachable


• A commitment to excellent customer service


• Enjoys a challenge


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Good computer skills i.e. Excel, Word would be advantageous


• A professional and positive approach


• Good team player


• Good attention to detail

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous experience in a Sales role


• Passionate about bringing/learning to bring in new business


• Experience in the sanitaryware, ironmongery, tiles or decorating industry


• A solid grasp of the construction industry and processes

In return, the successful applicant will receive:

• Competitive salary


• Comprehensive and ongoing training


• Great staff discount on N&C products


• Perkbox discounts


• Company pension scheme


• Opportunities for personal and professional development


• 31 days holidays, inc. Bank Holidays


• A genuine work-life balance


• Immediate start available

We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.

If you would like to be considered for this amazing opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com

Please remember to include the job opportunity that you would like to apply for in the subject line of the email.

It's our people who make up the company we are today.

Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family.

Founded in 1875, Nicholls and Clarke Group is a well-respected manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of building materials throughout the UK, with a network of retail and distribution centres. We have a committed team of over 450 people supplying building materials to the trade and retail markets.

We are looking for a Purchasing Assistant to join our friendly team full-time in Chadwell Heath.

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated individual who is looking for a new challenge in a Purchasing and Product Development role.

The ideal candidate should have excellent computer and communication skills, as well as a positive approach to problem solving, knowledge of Excel, and great numeracy skills and logic.

Responsible for the purchase ordering, collation, and shipping of our extensive tile range from our large overseas supplier base, this role is instrumental in the successful sales of our large Tile Portfolio for 17 Showrooms Nationwide.

Reporting directly to the purchasing manager, you will run day-to-day reports, determine purchasing needs, place orders, and collate goods for various shipping methods according to stock urgency, availability, etc.

As a fashion/trend-led industry, there is also ongoing input and research into future trends, new product development, so this would suit an individual with an interest in interiors. Likewise, as trends decline, it is as important to reduce stock exposure to slower-selling lines, therefore, analytical skills are very useful.

Merchandising cover for our various websites and sampling activity is also part of the role, including packing samples for consumers, architects, and interior designers.

This is a varied role and will suit an individual with a can-do attitude to getting things right in a fast-paced building industry environment.

PURCHASING JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist the buyer with the selection of the right product mix.


• Raise, place, file, and track purchase orders.


• Compile reports on product performance and statistics


• Ensure products are purchased at the right time, to specification, and at a good price.


• Plan, monitor, and maintain suitable inventory levels.


• Previous experience in the merchandising or retail industry is a plus.


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.


• Strong analytical and organisational skills.


• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.


• Experience with purchasing software systems is a plus.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.

• Salary depending on experience


• Comprehensive and ongoing training


• Great staff discount on N&C products


• Perkbox discounts


• Company pension scheme


• Opportunities for personal and professional development


• Free onsite parking


• 31 days holidays, inc. Bank Holidays


• A genuine work-life balance

If you would like to be considered for this amazing opportunity, please email a copy of your CV to: recruitment@nichollsandclarke.com

Please remember to include the job vacancy that you would like to apply for within the subject line of the email.

It's our people who make up the company we are today.

Join Our Team and become a part of the Nicholls & Clarke Family.

Job Overview

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Retail Sales Associate to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be the face of our brand, providing exceptional customer service and assisting customers in making informed purchasing decisions. Your ability to communicate effectively and engage with customers will be key in driving sales and enhancing the overall shopping experience.

Duties

• Greet customers warmly and ascertain their needs to provide tailored assistance.


• Demonstrate product knowledge and effectively upsell items to maximise sales opportunities.


• Maintain an organised and visually appealing sales floor, ensuring products are well-displayed and stocked.


• Handle customer inquiries and resolve any issues with professionalism and courtesy.


• Process transactions accurately using the till, ensuring adherence to company policies.


• Engage with customers in both English and Spanish (if bilingual) to enhance communication and service delivery.


• Uphold high standards of phone etiquette when addressing customer calls or inquiries.


• Collaborate with team members to achieve store objectives and maintain a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience is preferred but not essential; a willingness to learn is crucial.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse customers.


• Organisational skills to manage stock levels and maintain an orderly workspace.


• Basic maths skills for handling transactions and cash management.


• Multilingual abilities, particularly in English and Spanish, are advantageous for serving a broader customer base.


• A proactive attitude towards upselling products and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Join us as a Retail Sales Associate, where your contributions will directly impact our customers' experiences and our store's success!

N&C Glass, a leading UK glass manufacturer, is part of the Nicholls and Clarke Group of Companies and has been supplying quality products to the glass industry for over a century. Nationwide we have a team of over 450 people supplying Building Materials to the trade and public.

What will the HGV Class 2 Driver do?

We are currently seeking an HGV Driver, with good experience and a Class 2 licence to join our team in Fareham to cover deliveries in the South East and South West of England. We offer excellent development prospects and a long-term career.

The position will involve occasional warehouse loading (training will be provided).

Forklift training is also available on request.

Requirements for the HGV Class 2 Driver:

· An HGV Class 2 licence is essential

· Valid CPC card (training available where required)

· You should be physically fit as some loading/unloading is required via a tail lift/pallet truck

· Good customer services skills

· A team player

· Good time management

Benefits:

· Monday to Friday (7am-4 pm) - no unsocial hours

· Full time permanent contract – guaranteed work

· A competitive salary

· 23 Days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, rising to 24 days' holiday after 5 years’ service

· Excellent development prospects and long term career

· Free on-site parking

· Staff discount on all building materials

· Health & Safety equipment will be supplied

Founded in 1875, the Nicholls and Clarke Group have grown to become the UK’s largest national manufacturer and distributor of bathroom/kitchen healthcare products, fine quality sanitary ware, ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles, Nicobond tile adhesives, grouting, and floor levelling compounds.

Being field based, you will not be situated in an office, although you will have a main distribution centre that will support you and help you grow your sales.

The Opportunity - Area / Field Sales Representative: (Phlexicare Division)

This excellent opportunity is ideal for an outgoing, engaging, and friendly Sales professional with previous experience working field based, visiting client sites daily. With this, you must be prepared to travel daily and hold a valid UK driving licence. You will ideally have experience in the Construction industry; however, we are happy to train you to understand the features, benefits and installation of our products.

What do we offer you?

We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.

Role responsibilities for the Regional / Field Sales Representative:

Being field based, you will be travelling to visit client offices and sites in Scotland

· Selling our extensive range of high-quality Phlexicare products

· Providing clients with samples of products

· Ensuring retention, as well as growth, of business

· Finding and bringing on new customers, which will attract additional bonuses

· Maintaining a sense of enthusiasm and commitment

· Providing consistent, excellent customer service

What will you sell and to who?

You will be selling our Phlexicare range, which offers independent living products including level access and wetroom showering products. Products to sell include domestic & commercial sanitaryware and healthcare products, ceramic and porcelain tiles, Nicobond adhesives, grouting compounds and screeds, tiling systems, wetrooms, architectural ironmongery and general hardware.

Our customer base includes building contractors, maintenance companies, disabled adaptation specialists, regional house developers, housing associations and local authorities.

Who are we looking for?

· Previous experience within a similar field-based sales role

· You must have a full UK driving licence and be happy being field based, on the road daily.

· Prior experience within the construction industry or RTM preferred

· A commitment to excellent customer service

· Friendly, engaging, and approachable

· Passionate about bringing in new business

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Target driven

· A professional and positive approach

· Good team player

· Attention to detail

Salary negotiable depending on experience

· Comprehensive induction and ongoing, training

· Uncapped quarterly and annual bonus schemes

· Executive company car – pool car, then transferring to all-electric.

· Mobile and laptop

· Pension scheme

· Private healthcare insurance

· PerkBox

· Holiday entitlement

Founded in 1875, the Nicholls and Clarke Group have grown to become the UK’s largest national manufacturer and distributor of bathroom/kitchen healthcare products, fine quality sanitary ware, ceramic and porcelain wall and floor tiles, Nicobond tile adhesives, grouting, and floor levelling compounds.

Being field based, you will not be situated in an office, although you will have a main distribution centre that will support you and help you grow your sales.

The Opportunity - Area / Field Sales Representative: (Phlexicare Division)

This excellent opportunity is ideal for an outgoing, engaging, and friendly Sales professional with previous experience working field based, visiting client sites daily. With this, you must be prepared to travel daily and hold a valid UK driving licence. You will ideally have experience in the Construction industry; however, we are happy to train you to understand the features, benefits and installation of our products.

What do we offer you?

We value every member of our team and believe in rewarding hard work. We provide a friendly and family-like environment for you to excel in, as well as many incentives to make your career with us enjoyable and valuable.

Role responsibilities for the Regional / Field Sales Representative:

Being field based, you will be travelling to visit client offices and sites in Scotland

· Selling our extensive range of high-quality Phlexicare products

· Providing clients with samples of products

· Ensuring retention, as well as growth, of business

· Finding and bringing on new customers, which will attract additional bonuses

· Maintaining a sense of enthusiasm and commitment

· Providing consistent, excellent customer service

What will you sell and to who?

You will be selling our Phlexicare range, which offers independent living products including level access and wetroom showering products. Products to sell include domestic & commercial sanitaryware and healthcare products, ceramic and porcelain tiles, Nicobond adhesives, grouting compounds and screeds, tiling systems, wetrooms, architectural ironmongery and general hardware.

Our customer base includes building contractors, maintenance companies, disabled adaptation specialists, regional house developers, housing associations and local authorities.

Who are we looking for?

· Previous experience within a similar field-based sales role

· You must have a full UK driving licence and be happy being field based, on the road daily.

· Prior experience within the construction industry or RTM preferred

· A commitment to excellent customer service

· Friendly, engaging, and approachable

· Passionate about bringing in new business

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Target driven

· A professional and positive approach

· Good team player

· Attention to detail

Salary negotiable depending on experience

· Comprehensive induction and ongoing, training

· Uncapped quarterly and annual bonus schemes

· Executive company car – pool car, then transferring to all-electric.

· Mobile and laptop

· Pension scheme

· Private healthcare insurance

· PerkBox

· Holiday entitlement