Sales Representative

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Representative to join their Leeds team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about sustainability and business growth in the waste wood sector. You will actively seek new sales opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and provide technical guidance to clients. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for all backgrounds. With a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Annual Christmas bonus

Private Health Cash Plan

Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks

33 days holiday allowance

Tailored training opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to free fruit weekly

Free parking in secure staff car park

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a confident communicator.
• Organised and determined with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Seek out new sales opportunities through visits and calls.
• Develop and strengthen customer relationships in the waste wood sector.

Skills

Sales Experience

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

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A recycling and reprocessing brand that never stands still. For 25 years, Timberpak has sourced waste wood for the EGGER UK chipboard production sites.

As the largest user of recycled timber in the UK wood panel industry, EGGER has an ongoing requirement for waste wood. We never turn waste wood away at our Timberpak Yorkshire, Timberpak North East, Timberpak Scotland, and Timberpak South East sites.

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Sales Representative to join our team, based at our Leeds operation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about sustainability, building relationships, and driving business growth in the waste wood sector.

City: Leeds (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 5552 Department:Sales

Your Responsibilities:

• Actively seek out new sales opportunities through face-to-face visits and phone calls, converting leads into customer accounts.
• Develop and strengthen existing customer relationships, particularly focusing on high-value suppliers within the waste wood sector.
• Build trust and long-term partnerships with customers, supporting retention and business growth.
• Provide technical guidance, including on-site visits and structured training for customer site staff.

What We’re Looking For:

• Organised, determined, and confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Based at our Leeds operation, with the flexibility to travel to Timberpak Washington as required.
• Willingness to learn and apply knowledge of the Waste Hierarchy and European Waste Catalogue Wood Classification codes.
• Strong IT skills, including familiarity with databases and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Previous sales experience is preferred, but we welcome candidates with transferable skills and a proactive attitude.

At Timberpak, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re passionate about making an impact in a forward-thinking, sustainability-focused business, we’d love to hear from you!

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 33 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays).
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.