External Sales Executive

Interaction Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders merchant is seeking an External Sales Executive in Bradford. This position involves developing customer relationships and requires experience in external sales, particularly within the builders merchant or construction sector. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of £42,000 – £55,000 plus an uncapped commission structure and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission structure

Supportive team culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in external sales, ideally within the builders merchant or construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of building materials and trade customers.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing trade customers.
• Identify sales opportunities and convert leads into loyal clients.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless customer service.
• Stay up to date with product knowledge and market trends.
• Represent the company at trade events and networking opportunities.

Skills

Proven experience in external sales

Strong knowledge of building materials

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated and target-driven

Customer-focused

Job description

External Sales Executive – Builders Merchant (BD4)

Salary: £42,000 – £55,000 + Uncapped Commission

Perks: Company Vehicle

Location: Bradford (BD4 & surrounding areas)

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for the building trade? Do you thrive on building relationships and smashing targets? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

We’re a leading builders merchant with a strong reputation for quality, service, and reliability. We’re now looking for an experienced External Sales Executive to join our dynamic team and help grow our customer base across BD5 and the wider West Yorkshire region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with new and existing trade customers
• Identify sales opportunities and convert leads into loyal clients
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless customer service
• Stay up to date with product knowledge and market trends
• Represent the company at trade events and networking opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in external sales, ideally within the builders merchant or construction sector
• Strong knowledge of building materials and trade customers
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and customer-focused
• Full UK driving licence

What’s in It for You

• Competitive basic salary of £42,000 – £55,000 (DOE)
• Uncapped commission structure – your success = your reward
• Company vehicle
• Supportive team culture and career development opportunities