Timber Sales Manager

Latham Timber; Dudley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Matched pension up to 7.5%

Bonus schemes

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

James Latham is a leading timber/panel importer and distributor in the UK, seeking a Timber Sales Manager for the Dudley branch. You will oversee the TimberSales Team, drive sales growth and margins, develop proactive sales strategies, and build strong customer relationships while managing stock profiles.

The role requires leadership, motivation, and excellent people management skills, with a focus on timber knowledge and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a sales team in timber or building materials preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement sales strategies to grow margins.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day TimberSales Team operations.
• Drive sales growth and margin targets.
• Develop strategies to drive sales growth and market share.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships and manage stock profiles.
• Coach, motivate and develop the TimberSales Team.
• Analyse sales data and market intelligence to enhance performance.

Skills

Team management

Sales strategy

Customer relationships

Data analysis

Job description

Timber Sales Manager

Position: Full-time, Permanent

James Latham is a leading Timber/Panel importer and distributor in the UK. We are looking for a TimberSales Manger to join the team at our Dudleybranch.

As the TimberSales Manager you will oversee the day to day management of the TimberSales 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 TimberSales 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 timberproducts.

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.

James Latham – the natural choice