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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.
