Area Sales Manager -Timber Products

Mitchell Maguire; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Healthcare

Death in service

Field sales benefits

Job summary

Mitchell Maguire seeks an External Sales Representative for Timber Products covering the South East. You will drive field sales of timber products and sheet materials, engaging tier 1–3 contractors, sub-contractors, D&B contractors, joinery contractors, builders and shop fitters from a dedicated branch.

The role targets circa £2m turnover by year two, with a competitive package including a company car and healthcare. A strong network and proven timber sales experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have proven track record selling timber products.
• Must have contacts within the industry and an existing customer base.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey technical information.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• External field sales selling timber products and sheet materials.
• Sell to tier 1–3 contractors, sub-contractors, D&B contractors, joinery contractors, builders and shop fitters.
• Aim to turn over circa £2m after year one.
• Operate from a dedicated branch with strong internal support.
• Upsell and cross-sell product range where possible.

Skills

Timber sales

Industry contacts

Relationship skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Area Sales Manager -Timber Products

Job Title: External Sales Representative -Timber Products

Industry Sector

Timber, Timber Products, Softwoods, Sheet Material, Hardwoods, Joinery products, MDF, OSB, Panel Products, Cladding, Mouldings, Decorative Surfaces, Decking, Engineered Roof, Façade Systems, Site Hoardings, Main Contractors, Sub Contractors, D&B Contractors, National and Regional Housebuilders , Shop Fitters, Joinery Contractors, Builders and Kitchen Manufacturers, External Sales, Field Sales, Area Sales, Regional Sales, Business Development Manager

Area to be covered

South East

Remuneration

£50,000 - £60,000 + £10,000 bonus

Benefits

company car, healthcare, death in service and usual field sales benefits

The role of the External Sales Representative -Timber Products will involve:

• External field sales position selling a range of timber products and sheet materials
• All of your time will be spent selling to tier 1,2 & 3 contractors, sub-contractors, D&B contractors, joinery contractors, small to medium sized builders & shop fitters and merchants
• After year one want you to be turning over circa £2m
• Working out of a dedicated branch with great internal support
• Upselling and cross selling product range where possible

The ideal applicant will be a External Sales Representative -Timber Products with:

• Must have proven track record selling timber products
• Must have a contacts within the industry and have a pre-existing customer base
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Excellent communication skills with ability to convey technically information
• Computer literate