Timber Sales Manager

James Latham; Dudley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Bonus schemes

Pension (up to 7.5% matched)

Job summary

James Latham, a leading timber and panel importer and distributor in the UK, is seeking a Timber Sales Manager for our Dudley branch. You will oversee the Timber Sales Team, drive sales and margins, and develop strategies to grow the business while building strong customer relationships.

You will lead, coach, and motivate the team, analyse sales data and market intelligence, and work in a modern environment with opportunities to grow your career. Competitive salary and benefits are on offer.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sales Manager or in a similar sales role.
• Sound knowledge of hardwood timber products preferred.
• Ability to coach and motivate a sales team.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent people management and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the Timber Sales Team and ensure sales and margins targets are met.
• Develop strategies to drive sales growth and build strong customer relationships.
• Manage stock profiles and monitor market trends to stay ahead of competitors.
• Analyse sales data to identify opportunities and provide market intelligence to improve performance.
• Balance workload with coaching and supporting the team to achieve goals.

Skills

Timber sales management

People management

Sales strategy

Customer relationships

Data analysis

Job description

Position: Full-time, Permanent
James Latham is a leading Timber/Panel importer and distributor in the UK. We are looking for a Timber Sales Manger to join the team at our Dudley branch.
As the Timber Sales Manager you will oversee the day to day management of the Timber Sales Team, ensuring day to day sales and margins targets are achieved. Other responsibilities within the role will be to oversee sales proactivity, develop strategies to drive sales growth, build customer relationships, and manage stock profiles.
The role involves managing, coaching, and motivating the Timber Sales Team while analysing sales data and identifying key market intelligence to enhance performance.
You will be highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic with prior experience working as a Sales Manager or in similar sales role. You will need excellent people management skills and enjoy working as part of a team but also be able to manage your own workload.
Ideally the candidate must have a sound knowledge of hardwood timber products.
You’ll be working in a modern and well-equipped environment which provides opportunities to develop and grow your career. You will be part of a friendly team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan, life assurance and a free employee assistance program offering mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support.
James Latham is one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels and decorative surfaces. As a long-established, family-owned business with history back to 1757, we believe our success is down to our employees and are proud to say that many of our team stay with us for decades. In a recent survey 86% said they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Supportive work environment with ongoing training and development.

Why Join Us?

At James Latham, you’ll be part of a respected and established company with a reputation for excellence. We value our employees and invest in their growth and wellbeing. This an excellent opportunity to join a passionate and professional team.

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