Vacancy No                                        5329

Job Title                                               Senior Sales Executive – Timber Merchant   

Job Description

Due to expansion our client is seeking two Senior Sales Executives. Ideally you would be experienced selling Timber / Timber Products or have worked in the Builders / Timber Merchant sector it would also be an advantage to have a good understanding of the construction sector. This position is for an experienced individual that has the ability to establish & build relationships at both site and buyer level.

Reporting to: Depot Director  

As a Senior Sales Executive you will be joining a company that is one of the largest leading Independent Timber Merchants in England & are an established supply chain partner in the UK construction industry. In your role as Senior Sales Executive you will work along with the sales team you will be promoting the company’s Timber & Timber Products to exciting sectors including Timber Construction & Fit out Companies, Developers, End Users and Joinery Companies.

Key Responsibilities as Senior Sales Executive

• To develop both new & existing clients
• Negotiate purchasing prices with suppliers
• Quoting and costing customer requirements
• Understanding customer needs and requirements, research accounts, identify key players
• Maintain & expand your database
• Seeking out active sites and making the necessary contacts and winning enquiries & ultimately the business

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in sales / sales admin role
• Experience within the building supply trade essential
• General Construction knowledge essential & knowledge of the Construction sector
• Self motivated with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Effective communication skills
• Customer focused with sound commercial skills.
• Good IT skills & PC literate and experience with Microsoft Outlook

Location/Area                                       West Yorkshire      

Salary                                                    Competitive remuneration package