# Cross Sales Specialist - Company: [Checkatrade]() - Location: Lakeside Portsmouth - Remote: Yes - Team: Commercial & Operations - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: August 24, 2026 ## Job description **Join us as a Cross Sales Specialist** **Want to do work that really matters? At Checkatrade, we’re building the UK’s go-to home improvement marketplace. Every day, we help millions of homeowners find the** ***right*** **tradesperson for the job, fast, fair, and without the faff.** As our next **Cross Sales Specialist**, you’ll help us grow that impact. By connecting with trades and showing the value of joining Checkatrade, you’ll help build stronger businesses and stronger homes across the UK. **Forget long lists, here’s what you’ll actually spend your time on:** * Engaging potential customers and converting leads into Checkatrade members. * Using solution-based selling to show how we support trade businesses to grow. * Handling objections with confidence and closing with clarity. * Keeping Salesforce data tidy, accurate and up to date. * Working with other teams to share insight, learn fast, and keep smashing targets. **It’s not about ticking every box. It’s about turning up curious, ready to crack on. You’ll do well here if you bring:** * Proven experience in a sales role, with a strong track record of hitting targets. * A confident communicator who’s not afraid to pick up the phone and make things happen. * Resilience, drive, and a hunger to exceed expectations. * Solid objection-handling and negotiation skills. * A proactive, self-motivated mindset and a knack for spotting opportunities. * Experience using Salesforce or a similar CRM to manage your pipeline. **We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s just a taste:** * Competitive salary + uncapped commission structure * Health, well-being and learning support * Gym membership, Smart Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme * Birthday/Special day leave * Buy & sell holiday scheme * 1 week’s paid charity leave and much more! **How we’ll get to know each other:** * Screening call with one of our Talent Acquisition Partners * 1st stage interview with our Associate Manager, Cross Sales & Head of Cross Sales * 2nd stage interview with VP of Sales If you require any reasonable adjustments during our interview process, please discuss them with your Talent Acquisition Partner. **If this sounds like the place you’ll thrive, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t tick every single box.** **About us**We’re Checkatrade – the UK’s leading platform for finding a tradesperson. With more than 50,000 trades listed and over 6 million reviews, we help homeowners get jobs done right and help tradespeople grow their business. We’re growing fast, with big plans to become the go-to brand for home improvements. If you care about great work, take pride in the details, and want to make an impact, you’ll fit right in. ## Apply [Apply on Checkatrade]() Canonical job page: