Senior Sales Executive - Specialist Construction Products

An established and growing business within the construction materials sector is seeking a commercially focused Senior Sales Executive to drive growth within a specialist product division.

Combining account management, new business development and specification sales, this role offers the opportunity to work with contractors, merchants, architects, landscape professionals and other key stakeholders across the UK. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in expanding market share, developing customer relationships and increasing sales of premium construction product solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer enquiries and prepare accurate, competitive quotations.
• Develop new business opportunities while nurturing and expanding existing accounts.
• Build relationships with merchants, contractors, architects, specifiers and other industry decision-makers.
• Promote a range of specialist construction and exterior building products.
• Provide technical product support and advice to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with purchasing and supply chain teams to support stock planning and forecasting.
• Identify market trends, commercial opportunities and potential new product offerings.
• Support product launches, marketing campaigns and promotional activities.
• Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events as required.
• Deliver profitable sales growth while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

About You

• THIS IS A MUST - Previous experience within construction products, building materials, merchanting or Timber sales.
• Strong track record of business development and account management.
• Experience working with contractors, merchants, architects or specifiers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to identifying and securing opportunities.
• Organised and capable of managing multiple projects and customer accounts effectively.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a wider sales team.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Attractive bonus structure.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing product and technical training.
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the growth of a successful and expanding product division.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious sales professional looking to join a respected business and further their career within the construction supplies sector.