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Sell timber. Build relationships. Grow your career with Lords Builders Merchants.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and sales‑driven Sales Executive to join the team at Lords Timber Huntingdon.
If you’ve got experience in timber or builders’ merchant sales and enjoy working closely with customers to deliver the right solutions, this is a great opportunity to be part of a knowledgeable, close‑knit team in a busy and rewarding environment.
You’ll play a key role in the branch—handling enquiries, preparing quotes, processing orders, and building lasting relationships with customers. This is a hands‑on sales role where product knowledge, service, and commercial awareness all come together.
What you’ll be doing
* Handling customer enquiries by phone, email, and face‑to‑face
* Preparing accurate and competitive quotes
* Processing orders and ensuring a smooth customer journey from enquiry to delivery
* Building strong relationships with trade customers while identifying opportunities to grow sales
* Promoting the full range of timber and building materials available
* Working closely with colleagues to deliver a consistently high level of service
What we’re looking for
* Sales experience within a timber merchant or builders’ merchant (essential)
* Strong product knowledge of timber and building materials
* Confident communication and negotiation skills
* A proactive, customer‑focused approach
* Comfortable using order systems, email, and basic IT tools
* A team player who takes pride in delivering a great service
* Reliable transport due to branch location
* Right to work in the UK
Hours: 7am‑5pm Mon‑Fri, 8am‑12pm alternate Saturdays
Holiday: 21 days per year plus Bank Holidays
Benefits: Discretionary bonus scheme
If you’re ready to join a business where product knowledge, customer relationships and service really matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Company description
Lords Builders Merchants was established 40 years ago and remains a family‑run business. Our network of branches offers a broad range of building materials and extended delivery area for trade professionals and homeowners in across London and the Home Counties. Part of the Lords Group of companies, Lords Builders Merchants offers good opportunities for growth and development.
Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward‑thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.
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