External Sales Executive/ Business Development Location: Oldbury, West Midlands Salary: Negotiable dependent on industry experience ( Company Car Bonus Excellent Benefits) Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday (office-based) A well-established wood distributor is seeking an experienced External Sales Executive to join their growing sales team near to the Oldbury area. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and commercially minded sales professional with a background in timber or building materials to develop new business and manage key accounts across the region. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with the drive and industry knowledge to make a real impact in a growing business. In return for joining this well established business, they offer their employees many different benefits including; six weeks' annual leave including Christmas shutdown, company pension scheme, enhanced paternity leave, free on-site parking, employee discounts, access to employee assistance and wellbeing programmes and career development and internal progression opportunities Key Responsibilities as Business Development: Achieve area sales targets by increasing turnover and margin Develop new business opportunities in both existing and emerging markets Build and maintain strong customer relationships Represent the business in a professional and consultative manner Maintain CRM records in line with internal sales processes Identify growth opportunities and support business development strategy Manage customer accounts, ensuring compliance with credit terms Resolve customer queries and ensure high levels of satisfaction Accurately process orders and respond to inbound enquiries Requirements for the Business Development position: Proven experience in external sales Strong knowledge of timber products or relevant experience in the timber or builders merchant industry Self-motivated with a target-driven approach Excellent communication and negotiation skills Strong time management and organisational abilities Commercially aware and confident working independently Full UK driving licence To apply, please submit your most up-to-date CV, applications will be reviewed week commencing Monday 23rd June