Timber Development & Sales Manager — Lead, Grow, Mentor (Pension)

SHARPLES DAVIES LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Job summary

SHARPLES DAVIES LIMITED, a long-standing independent builders' merchant with branches in Skipton and Barnoldswick, seeks an experienced Timber Development Manager to lead timber, importing, and joinery divisions from multiple sites.

You will work to grow sales, build key relationships, and ensure outstanding customer service while maintaining strict health and safety standards in a busy operation. The role is based in Skipton/Barnoldswick with possible site mobility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of timber sales experience.
• Experience in managing a sales team.
• Proven track record of increasing sales.
• Proactive Health & Safety approach.
• Experience with ERP and standard office IT.
• Training evidence or certificates are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead timber, timber importing, and joinery divisions.
• Maintain relationships with customers and suppliers to maximise sales and profitability.
• Identify new business opportunities and markets for growth in timber and renewables.
• Ensure a high level of service and resolve customer queries efficiently.
• Manage stock levels and ensure product availability while minimising excess stock.
• Ensure daily operations are safe, compliant, and efficient.

Skills

Timber sales

Sales team leadership

ERP systems

IT: Word & Excel

Health & Safety

Tools

ERP software

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

SHARPLES DAVIES LIMITED, a long-standing independent builders' merchant with branches in Skipton and Barnoldswick, seeks an experienced Timber Development Manager to lead timber, importing, and joinery divisions from multiple sites.

You will work to grow sales, build key relationships, and ensure outstanding customer service while maintaining strict health and safety standards in a busy operation. The role is based in Skipton/Barnoldswick with possible site mobility.