About

Sales executive (Timber Merchant) (LSSE)

Overview

Reference
LSSE

Salary
£28,000 - £35,000/annum

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- Yorkshire and the Humber -- West Yorkshire -- Leeds

Job Type
Contract

Posted
09 May 2025


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.


Contact information

Graham Smith