Sales Executive - Timber - North England

Builders' Merchant Company; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Timber Distributor is seeking a SALES EXECUTIVE to strengthen existing accounts and pursue new business in Yorkshire. This role involves proactive selling of Timber products, managing key accounts, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience in construction products, strong communication skills, and the motivation to achieve sales targets. The company offers a competitive salary package with various benefits, including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Company Bonus Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction products sales ideally Timber.
• Outstanding listening and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently communicate over the phone and face to face.

Responsibilities

• Establish, manage and maintain relationships with current and target customers.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase your client base.
• Ensure high customer service standards are met at all times.

Skills

Sales experience in construction products

Customer service experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to thrive in a sales environment

Motivated and driven to achieve sales targets

Job description

6 February, 2026

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

SRS Recruitment are one of the UK’s leading Construction Products Recruiters, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to be assisting a leading Timber Merchant in their search for a SALES EXECUTIVE to join their team. Ideally you will have a strong background in Timber and Timber Products. As SALES EXECUTIVE 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 & Independent Merchants, Regional & National Housebuilder and Manufacturers.

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 SALES 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 based, 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

• 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 times.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties that may arise.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in construction products sales ideally Timber.
• Customer service experience in 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: Yorkshire

Salary: Excellent Salary Package + High OTE

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

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