An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Sales Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturer within the timber and wood products sector.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturer and supplier of timber and wood-based products, serving OEM customers across the leisure, garden and construction-related sectors. With a strong reputation for quality, service and reliability, the business continues to invest in growth and market expansion across the UK.

Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Sales Manager to join a well-established and growing manufacturer within the timber and wood products sector.

Operating across the North of the UK, this role will focus on developing relationships with OEM customers supplying into the leisure, garden and outdoor living markets, including sheds, fencing, garden buildings and related applications.

This is a highly visible position combining new business development with strategic account management. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving revenue growth, identifying new market opportunities and strengthening existing customer relationships.

The Senior Sales Manager will:

• Develop and execute a sales strategy across Northern UK
• Generate new business opportunities with OEM manufacturers within the leisure, garden building, fencing and outdoor products sectors
• Manage and grow a portfolio of established accounts
• Identify new applications and routes to market for timber and wood-based products
• Build strong relationships with key decision makers across purchasing, operations and senior leadership teams
• Work closely with internal technical, production and customer service teams to ensure excellent customer delivery
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities
• Represent the business at customer meetings, industry events and exhibitions

Profile

A successful Senior Sales Manager should have:

• Proven success in new business development
• Experience managing and developing key accounts
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Ability to operate autonomously across a large territory
• Excellent relationship-building capabilities
• A proactive and results-focused approach
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels

Suitable backgrounds may include:

• Timber products
• Wood panels
• Doors and windows
• Building materials
• Construction products
• Engineered wood products
• Joinery products

Job Offer

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a highly competitive package commensurate with experience, together with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing organisation.