External Sales Representative

Illingworth Ingham | North West | Full-time
Join us as we enter an exciting phase of growth
Illingworth Ingham is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven External Sales Representative with experience in the timber industry to join our growing sales team.
We are seeking a proactive individual who enjoys developing customer relationships, winning new business and identifying opportunities across existing and emerging markets.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure new business across the timber, construction and manufacturing sectors.
• Develop and grow relationships with existing customers while identifying new opportunities.
• Generate enquiries, prepare quotations and convert opportunities into sales.
• Identify potential customers and new markets within your territory.
• Build relationships with contractors, developers, manufacturers and timber merchants.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and deliver against agreed sales targets and KPIs.
• Work closely with internal sales, purchasing and production to meet customer requirements.

About you

• Proven external sales experience within timber manufacturing, timber merchanting or a closely related industry.
• Strong knowledge of hardwoods, softwoods and timber products.
• An established network of industry contacts would be advantageous.
• A proven track record of generating new business and developing customer accounts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and commercially focused.
• We are particularly interested in someone who enjoys being out in the market, opening new doors and turning opportunities into long-term customer relationships.

What we offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company car.
• The opportunity to develop your territory and customer portfolio.
• A supportive team within an established timber manufacturing and merchanting business.
• The opportunity to contribute to our ambitious growth plans.

Interested?
If you have the industry knowledge, contacts and drive to help grow our business, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Company car
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person