Sales Executive – Timber Importer & Distributor (5333)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to spearhead the growth of timber and panel product sales in the North West. This role is perfect for a motivated sales professional with a strong background in the Timber and Panel markets, capable of building relationships from site to director level. You'll engage with various stakeholders, offering product and technical support while driving sales across depots. If you thrive in a customer-focused environment and possess excellent negotiation skills, this opportunity is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in face-to-face selling and negotiation.
• Strong understanding of Timber and Panel Product Markets.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales to achieve depot budgets.
• Negotiate purchasing prices with suppliers.
• Create monthly reports for the Management Team.

Skills

Face to face selling

Negotiation skills

Experience in Timber / Panel Product Markets

Strong presenting skills

Effective communication skills

Customer focused

Good IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Vacancy No 5333

Job Title SALES EXECUTIVE – Timber Importer & Distributor

Job Description

Our client is a leading distributor of Timber, Plywood and Panel Products and due to internal promotion, they are seeking a SALES EXECUTIVE to develop their sales of timber and panel products in the North West through existing and new customers. This role requires an experienced sales professional that has comprehensive knowledge of the Timber / Panel UK Markets This position is for an experienced individual that has the ability to build relationships from site to Director Level

Reporting to: Depot Director

As SALES EXECUTIVE your role will be to build and maintain relationships with Timber & Builders Merchants, Shopfitters, Exhibition Companies and the KBB sector, offering product, sales, and technical support and to work and support the company’s Depot network, target business and assist in the training and development of your sales team.

Key Responsibilities of SALES EXECUTIVE

• Drive sales to ensure all Depots are focused on achieving budgets.
• Negotiate purchasing prices with suppliers mainly in the UK but also overseas
• Quoting and costing customer requirements
• Understanding customer needs and requirements, research accounts, identify key players
• Maintain & expand your database
• Create monthly reports for the Management Team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Face to face selling and negotiation skills
• Experience within the Timber / Panel Product Markets
• Strong presenting skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Customer focused with sound commercial skills.
• Good IT skills & PC literate and experience with Microsoft Outlook

Location/Area LEICESTERSHIRE

Salary Competitive remuneration package