Senior Sales Executive – Timber Importer & Distributor (5312)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Sales Executive to lead their sales team in promoting high-end timber and panel products. This role involves driving sales growth and developing relationships with key sectors such as builders merchants and exhibition companies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the timber markets, strong negotiation skills, and a self-motivated attitude. Join a company that values innovation and customer focus, where your contributions will directly impact growth and success in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in Timber or Panel markets is essential.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales team management and ensure targets are met.
• Drive sales growth through proactive client engagement.
• Create monthly reports for management review.

Skills

Face-to-face selling

Negotiation skills

Experience in Timber / Panel Product Markets

Strong presenting skills

Self-motivated

Effective communication skills

Customer-focused

Good IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Vacancy No 5312

Job Title

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE – TIMBER IMPORTER & DISTRIBUTOR

Job Description

Our client is a leading Importer & Distributor of Timber, Plywood and Panel Products. Due to expansion, they are seeking a SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE to lead and develop their Sales Team to promote their high-end Timber and Panel products in the South West. This role requires an experienced SALES EXECUTIVE with comprehensive knowledge of the Timber / Panel UK Markets and the desire to develop & grow sales through existing & new customers.

Reporting to: DEPOT DIRECTOR

As a SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE, your role will be to oversee the day-to-day management of your Sales Team, ensuring your Team achieves sales targets and volume. You will be responsible for proactively driving sales growth by continually building and maintaining relationships with exciting sectors including Timber & Builders Merchants, Shopfitters, Exhibition Companies, and the KBB sector.

Key Responsibilities of SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE

1. Drive sales to ensure that your Team achieves sales targets, volume & margin targets.
2. Make proactive sales calls to both existing and new clients.
3. Meet and exceed Sales Targets.
4. Liaise with the supply chain team & suppliers.
5. Quoting and costing customer requirements.
6. Understanding customer needs and requirements, researching accounts, and identifying key players.
7. Maintain & expand your database.
8. Create monthly reports for the Management Team.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

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

Location/Area: YORKSHIRE

Salary: Competitive remuneration package