Sales Manager

SRS Recruitment Solutions; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Career development opportunities

Pension

Job summary

SRS Recruitment Solutions in the West Midlands is assisting a leading Timber Merchant in their search for a SALES MANAGER to join their team. The role involves proactively selling Timber & Timber Products to existing customers and new, with full account management and a focus on developing new business.

You will liaise with suppliers, negotiate prices, and provide excellent customer service while representing the company.

Qualifications

• 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

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, 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

Timber sales

Customer service

Communication

Phone & face-to-face

Active listening

Sales targets

IT skills

Job description

Vacancy No 5615

Vacancy Title

SALES MANAGER – TIMBER – WEST MIDLANDS

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 retirement we are delighted to have the opportunity to be assisting a leading Timber Merchant in their search for a SALES MANAGER to join their team. Ideally you will have a strong background in Timber and Timber Products. As SALES MANAGER 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 a leading Timber supplier of Timber & Timber Products. They are a recognized supplier to exiting sectors including Joinery Companies, Merchants, High End Fit Out Companies, Shopfitters and Manufacturers.

The company is known for their extensive Timber range of High end Timber & Timber Products

My client offers a variety of benefits and opportunities for career development. As a company they put an emphasis on employee well-being, 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 SALES MANAGER

As SALES MANAGER 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 provide excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities as SALES MANAGER

• 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 as SALES MANAGER

• 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

West Midlands

Salary

Excellent Salary Package

Package

• Car / Car allowance / Career Development Opportunities and Pension