Sales Executive

Furniture Production; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Training opportunities

Long-service bonus

Long-service annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Premier Forest Products is seeking a proactive Sales Executive to grow sales across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Humber. The role blends field-based customer engagement with a regular presence at the Hull Sales Office and occasional homeworking.

You will develop new business while nurturing and expanding existing relationships, supported by a collaborative sales team. Travel across the territory is required, with a focus on timber and related construction sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales with timber/construction materials preferred.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across field and office.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across territory.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business across territory.
• Grow existing customer portfolio with cross-selling.
• Maintain relationships through meetings, calls and emails.
• Present Premier Forest Products timber solutions.
• Handle pricing, product availability and delivery enquiries.
• Support pricing strategies and contract negotiations.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Provide sales reports and forecasts.
• Attend trade shows and events.
• Coordinate with Operations and Logistics for smooth orders.
• Maintain product knowledge and industry awareness.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiation skills

Communication

CRM familiarity

Travel willingness

Driving licence

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Hull sales office, plus Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber territories

Closing Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

Salary: Details on application

Location:
This is a blended role combining field-based customer engagement across the assigned territory with a regular presence at the Hull Sales Office and Distribution Hub. Occasional homeworking may also be available, subject to agreement with the Line Manager.

Territory Coverage:
Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber, with flexibility to travel as required.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a proactive and commercially driven Sales Executive to manage and grow sales across the Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Humber territory. This role combines field-based customer engagement with time spent at the Hull Sales Office, supporting strong collaboration and visibility within the wider team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities while maintaining and expanding existing customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities across key market sectors, including timber and builders’ merchants, timber-frame manufacturers, modular and caravan manufacturers, building contractors, developers and other construction-related organisations.
• Develop and expand an existing customer portfolio, with a strong emphasis on increasing revenue and profitability through effective cross-selling and upselling initiatives.
• Establish, nurture and maintain strong customer relationships through regular face-to-face meetings, telephone contact and email communication.
• Promote the full range of Premier Forest Products’ timber solutions, delivering engaging product presentations and demonstrations where appropriate.
• Provide a responsive and professional service by managing customer enquiries efficiently, including enquiries relating to pricing, product availability and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with the wider Sales Team and Management to agree pricing strategies and support contract negotiations.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities and risks within the territory.
• Provide accurate and timely sales reports, forecasts and customer activity updates.
• Attend trade shows, networking events and customer meetings as required.
• Liaise with internal teams, including Operations and Logistics, to ensure smooth order processing and high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong product knowledge and stay up to date with industry developments and best practice.

About you…

• Proven experience in a sales role, ideally within timber, construction materials or a related sector.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills, with a track record of delivering results.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organised, self‑motivated and comfortable working across field-based, office-based and homeworking environments.
• Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the territory.

What we offer…

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Long-service bonus, subject to terms and conditions.
• Long-service annual leave scheme, subject to terms and conditions.
• Access to a 24-hour online Employee Assistance Programme, providing free and confidential support.
• Free on-site parking.
• Christmas shutdown.

Ready to join our team?

• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at this time.