Business Development Executive – Timber (5379)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber distribution company in Scotland is seeking a Business Development Executive to sell timber products, managing relationships with customers and suppliers. Ideal candidates should have sales experience in construction products, strong communication skills, and a drive to meet sales targets. This role offers excellent salary and benefits including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Health Cash Plan

Company Bonus Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Pension

Responsibilities

• Establish, manage, and maintain relationships with current and target customers.
• Arrange and attend client and customer meetings.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase your client base.
• Provide comprehensive updates of the company, products, and services to clients.
• Attend industry events as required.
• Stay updated on current market and industry trends.
• Quoting and costing customer requirements.
• Ensure high customer service standards are met at all times.

Skills

Proven experience in construction products sales ideally Timber

Customer service experience in a sales environment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to confidently communicate over the phone and face to face

Outstanding listening and verbal communication skills

Ability to thrive in a sales environment

Motivated and driven to achieve Sales targets

Strong IT skills

Job description

Vacancy No 5379

Vacancy Title BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE – TIMBER – SCOTLAND

Vacancy Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity in the Timber sector?

SRS Recruitment are one of the UK’s leading Construction Products Recruiters, and due to a long term member of their sales team retiring, we are pleased to have the opportunity to be assisting them in their search for a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE. Ideally you will have a strong background in timber and good Hardwood knowledge. You will be working along with your team to strengthen and develop existing accounts and also look to identify and pursue new business.

The Company

Our Client is one of the UK’s largest distributors of Timber & Timber Products, including hardwoods and panel products. They are a recognized supplier to a broad range of customers including Independent and National Merchants, Contractors, Shopfitters & Developers.

The company is known for their extensive product range and offer a Nationwide distribution network and have been established for over a century.

My client offers a variety of benefits and opportunities for career development. As a company, they put an emphasis on employee well-being, they have modern offices with the most up to date equipment and have an excellent health and safety record. If you are looking to join a company that could offer you a fantastic career path, then this opportunity could be for you.

The Role as BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

As Business Development Executive you will be proactively selling Timber & Timber Products to both existing customers and new. You will liaise with suppliers and negotiate prices with clients on behalf of the company.

The role is largely field-based, you will be responsible for full account management for key accounts while actively sourcing and winning new business. You will be responsible for representing the image of the company and providing excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities as BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with current and target customers
• Arrange and attend client and customer meetings
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase your client base
• Provide comprehensive updates of the company, products and services to clients
• Attend industry events as required
• Stay updated on current market and industry trends, competitor activity, and leading customer strategies
• Quoting and costing customer requirements
• Ensure high customer service standards are met at all times
• Perform any other ad hoc duties that may arise

Skills and Experience Required BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

• Proven experience in construction products sales ideally Timber
• Customer service experience in a sales environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to confidently communicate over the phone and face to face
• Outstanding listening and verbal communication skills, with the ability to identify customer issues or requests
• Ability to thrive in a sales environment
• Motivated and driven to achieve Sales targets
• Strong IT skills

Fantastic opportunity to grow and develop your career by joining a leading Timber Distributor that is renowned for their high-quality Timber & Timber Products.

Location/Area SCOTLAND

Salary Excellent Salary Package + High OTE

Package Car/ Car allowance, Health Cash Plan, Company Bonus Scheme, Career Development Opportunities and Pension