Jobs
My ads
My job alerts
Sign in
Find a job Career Tips Companies
Find

Trainee sales executive

Wakefield
Internship
James Latham
Sales executive
Posted: 30 June
Offer description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by James Latham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.


Base pay range

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive person looking to develop a successful career within Sales. Your enthusiasm will be rewarded with a great working environment and substantial support to help you succeed. You will report directly to the Panels / Sales Manager, supporting all elements of the sales delivery process.


What will the trainee be doing?

* Telephone and email communication with customers and suppliers, with occasional face-to-face contact
* Processing sales orders for customers
* Ordering from suppliers
* Building relationships with customers and suppliers
* Sales support tasks such as administration, scanning, photocopying, and filing
* Stock taking


What training will the trainee take?

The successful candidate will undertake sales training on-site and occasional off-site visits to suppliers.


What is the expected career progression?

There is a possibility of promotion as your career progresses within the depot and within the group for the right person.


Skills and personal qualities required:

* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Teamwork
* Initiative
* Non-judgemental attitude

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English at grade 4-9 are required. Excellent IT skills are beneficial. The role requires working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, with an unpaid 1-hour lunch break. Applicants must be over 18 for health and safety reasons. The role is mainly office-based but may involve some time in the on-site warehouse for stock checks and product learning.

James Latham is one of the UK’s largest independent distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. We supply products to a broad range of customers, from contractors and merchants to designers and makers. With over 260 years of history, we are innovators in materials technology, including decorative laminates, veneers, thermoplastics, and acrylics. Operating from twelve branches across the UK and Ireland, we work with merchants, construction professionals, designers, and architects to bring demanding projects to life.


Additional details

* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Consumer Services

Referrals can double your chances of interview at James Latham.

Locations recently posted: Leeds, Wakefield, Pontefract, Sheffield, Harrogate, Halifax, West Yorkshire, among others.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save
Similar job
Trainee sales executive - castleford
Castleford
Internship
Motorpoint Ltd
Sales executive
Similar job
Trainee sales executive
Doncaster
Internship
Questech Recruitment
Sales executive
Similar job
Trainee sales executive
Leeds
Permanent
Internship
Sales executive
£26,985 - £27,846 a year
See more jobs
Similar jobs
Sales jobs in Wakefield
jobs Wakefield
jobs West Yorkshire
jobs England
Home > Jobs > Sales jobs > Sales executive jobs > Sales executive jobs in Wakefield > Trainee Sales Executive

About Jobijoba

  • Career Advice
  • Company Reviews

Search for jobs

  • Jobs by Job Title
  • Jobs by Industry
  • Jobs by Company
  • Jobs by Location
  • Jobs by Keywords

Contact / Partnership

  • Contact
  • Publish your job offers on Jobijoba

Legal notice - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Manage my cookies - Accessibility: Not compliant

© 2025 Jobijoba - All Rights Reserved

Apply
Create E-mail Alert
Job alert activated
Saved
Save