Business Development Executive - Timber - Scotland

Builders' Merchant Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Timber Distributor in Scotland is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance customer relationships and pursue new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction products sales, particularly Timber, along with strong communication skills. This role offers an excellent salary package and opportunities for career development with a focus on employee well-being.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Health Cash Plan

Company Bonus Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction products sales ideally Timber.
• Customer service experience in a sales environment.
• Outstanding listening and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with clients.
• Arrange and attend client meetings.
• Identify opportunities to expand the client base.

Skills

Construction products sales experience

Customer service experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to thrive in a sales environment

Job description

Business Development Executive - Timber - Scotland

5 September, 2025

Are you looking for your next opportunity in the Timber sector?

SRS Recruitment are one of the UK’s leading Construction Products Recruiters, and due to my client have a long term member of their sales team retire we are pleased to have the opportunity to be assisting them in their search for a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE.

Ideally you will have a strong background in timber and good Hardwood knowledge. You will be working along with your team to strengthen and develop existing accounts and also look to identify and pursue new business.

The Company

Our Client is one of the UK’s largest distributor of Timber & Timber Products, including hardwoods and panel products. They are a recognized supplier to a broad range of customers including Independent and National Merchants, Contractors, Shopfitters & Developers.

The company is known for their extensive product range and offer Nationwide distribution network and have been established for over a century.

My client offers a variety of benefits and opportunities for career development. As a company they put an emphasis on employee well-being, they have modern offices with the most up to date equipment and have an excellent health and safety record. If you are looking to join a company that could offer you a fantastic career path, then this opportunity could be for you

The Role as BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

As Business Development Executive you will be proactively selling Timber & Timber Products to both existing customers and new. You will liaise with suppliers and negotiate prices with clients on behalf of the company.

The role is largely field base, you will be responsible for full account management for key accounts while actively sourcing and winning new business. You will be responsible for representing the image of the company and provide excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities as BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with current and target customers
• Arrange and attend client and customer meetings
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase your client base
• Provide comprehensive updates of the company, products and services to clients
• Attend industry events as required
• Stay updated on current market and industry trends, competitor activity, and leading customer strategies
• Quoting and costing customer requirements
• Ensure high customer service standards are met at all
• Perform any other ad hoc duties that may arise

Skills and Experience Required BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE

• Proven experience in construction products sales ideally Timber.
• Customer service experience is a sales environment
• Ability to confidently communicate over the phone and face to face
• Outstanding listening and verbal communication skills, with the ability to identify customer issues or requests.
• Ability to thrive in a sales environment
• Motivated and driven to achieve Sales targets

Fantastic opportunity to grow and develop your career by joining a leading Timber Distributor that is renowned for their high-quality Timber & Timber Products.

Location/Area: Scotland

Salary:Excellent Salary Package + Hight OTE

Package: Car/ Car allowance, Health Cash Plan, Company Bonus Scheme, Career Development Opportunities and Pension

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