Sales executive (Timber Merchant) - #1701554
Aqumen Recruitment
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Contractor
Work schedule: Full day
Job Title: Sales Executive (Timber Merchant)
Location: Leeds
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Work: 2 Saturdays per month (decreasing to 1 in 3 once trained)
About the Role:
We are looking for a confident and driven Sales Executive to join a thriving and fast-paced timber merchant based in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys building client relationships, thrives in a sales environment, and is ready to progress into Deputy Manager and eventually Site Manager roles
Key Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional customer service both face-to-face and over the phone
Proactively engage in client-facing sales and cold calling to generate new business
Assist walk-in customers with product selection and advice
Prepare and follow up on quotations, ensuring customer needs are met
Collaborate with the wider team to meet sales targets and site objectives
Support operational tasks across other areas of the business as needed
Maintain a high level of product knowledge and awareness of market trends
Requirements:
Experience in a customer-facing sales role (experience in timber, builders’ merchants, or trade supplies is a plus)
Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Comfortable with outbound calling and face-to-face client interactions
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, physically active environment
Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Ambition to progress into leadership positions within the company
What We Offer:
Competitive salary up to £35,000 although starting at £28,000 depending on experience
Clear and supported progression path to Deputy Manager and Site Manager roles
A friendly, team-oriented environment
Opportunity to be part of a well-established and growing business
Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Location: Leeds
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Work: 2 Saturdays per month (decreasing to 1 in 3 once trained)
About the Role:
We are looking for a confident and driven Sales Executive to join a thriving and fast-paced timber merchant based in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys building client relationships, thrives in a sales environment, and is ready to progress into Deputy Manager and eventually Site Manager roles
Key Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional customer service both face-to-face and over the phone
Proactively engage in client-facing sales and cold calling to generate new business
Assist walk-in customers with product selection and advice
Prepare and follow up on quotations, ensuring customer needs are met
Collaborate with the wider team to meet sales targets and site objectives
Support operational tasks across other areas of the business as needed
Maintain a high level of product knowledge and awareness of market trends
Requirements:
Experience in a customer-facing sales role (experience in timber, builders’ merchants, or trade supplies is a plus)
Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
Comfortable with outbound calling and face-to-face client interactions
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, physically active environment
Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Ambition to progress into leadership positions within the company
What We Offer:
Competitive salary up to £35,000 although starting at £28,000 depending on experience
Clear and supported progression path to Deputy Manager and Site Manager roles
A friendly, team-oriented environment
Opportunity to be part of a well-established and growing business
Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat
Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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