Sales Development Manager - Wales

Scott Timber Ltd; Llandovery; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Life assurance policy

Company pension

31 days holiday entitlement (incl. BH)

Job summary

BSW Group, part of Binderholz, is seeking a Forestry Sales Development Manager to drive profitable growth across forestry operations in Wales. The role focuses on developing new business, building networks, and nurturing client relationships while collaborating with colleagues across the business.

The ideal candidate will hold a forestry-related degree, possess UK forestry sector knowledge, and demonstrate strong sales, negotiation, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Forestry/ Countryside Management or closely related land-based sector.
• Experience in UK forestry sector including grants and funding opportunities.
• Experience in project management and self-programming.
• Aptitude for business and sales development.

Responsibilities

• Develop profitable growth opportunities across forestry operations in Wales.
• Work as part of a team to deliver the business development strategy.
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to deliver complex projects.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Forestry degree or related land-based sector

Job description

As the largest integrated forestry business in the UK, and a member of Binderholz, Europe’s leading timber processing operation, BSW Group is a rapidly developing multi-site business, with operations spanning forestry, sawmilling, timber manufacturing and energy.

Forestry is at the heart of our business, and we are looking for someone to focus on seeking profitable growth opportunities across forestry operations in Wales. Working as part of a team, our Forestry Sales Development Managers are integral to our business development aspirations and strategy.

About You:

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, forestry professional, with a passion for forestry, and an aptitude and enthusiasm for developing new business opportunities, building extended networks, developing strong working relationships, and nurturing our existing and prospective client base.

Most of all you should thrive on creating opportunity, collaborating with colleagues from other parts of the business, and delivering complex and multi-faceted projects to grow our forestry business.

In addition, you will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Forestry/ Countryside Management or closely related land-based sector.
• Goodknowledge and proven working experience of the UK forestry sector including associated grants and funding opportunities.
• Experience in project management and self-programming.
• An aptitude and enthusiasm for business and sales development.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or another directly relevant professional body is desirable.
• Full driving licence and a willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays for work purposes.

In return, you can look forward to developing a long-term career with one of the industry’s leading employers. In addition to the competitive salary and company car, this position also includes excellent benefits such as:

• Company provided life assurance policy.
• Company sick pay.
• Company pension.
• 31 days (inclusive of bank holidays) holiday entitlement,
• Funded learning and career development opportunities.
• Discounted rate on a range of BSW products.
• Employee benefits portal with access to exclusive deals and discounts on 100’s of high street brands, utilities, eating out and more!
• Confidential 24/7 support with Wellbeing Hub.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Tilhill Forestry is an Equal Opportunities Employer.