Job Vacancy No 5160

Job Title SALES MANAGER - TIMBER IMPORTER

Job Description

Our client is leading distributor of Timber, Plywood and Panel Products and due to internal promotion, they are seeking a Regional SalesManager to develop their sales of timber and panel products in South England through existing and new customers. This role requires an experienced sales professional that has comprehensive knowledge of the Timber / Panel UK Markets This position is for an experienced individual that has the ability to build relationships from site to Director Level

Reporting to: Regional Director

As Regional Sales Manager your role will to build and maintain relationships with Timber & Builders Merchants, Shopfitters, Exhibition Companies and the KBB sector, offering product, sales, and technical support and to work and support the company’s Depot network, target business and assist in the training and development of your sales team.

Key Responsibilities of Regional Sales Manager

• Drive sales to ensure all Depots are focused on achieving budgets.
• Negotiate purchasing prices with suppliers mainly in the UK but also overseas
• Quoting and costing customer requirements
• Understanding customer needs and requirements, research accounts, identify key players
• Maintain & expand your data base
• Create monthly reports for the Management Team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Face to face selling and negotiation skills
• Experience within the Timber / Panel Product Markets
• Strong presenting skills
• Self motivated with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Customer focused with sound commercial skills.
• Good IT skills & PC literate and experience with Microsoft Outlook

Location/Area SOUTH ENGLAND

Salary Competitive remuneration package