James Latham
Sales Executive - Internal
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Internal Sales Executive at Lathams
As an Internal Sales Executive at Lathams you will be proactive in selling timber and panel products to both existing and new customers and will aim to expand our presence in the market for value-added products. Knowledge and history of selling decorative panel products would be an advantage but not essential. We will offer further career development with potential opportunities to visit our suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with suppliers
- Conduct price negotiations with clients on behalf of the company to reach a profitable conclusion
- Report on progress through the company’s reporting structure
- Develop and implement strategies for achieving and exceeding set sales targets
- Use technology to aid efficiency and give customers a better experience
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Requirements
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Prior experience working as Sales Executive or similar
- Excellent IT skills
- Enjoy working as part of a team but also be able to manage your own workload
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Up to 7.5% matched pension contributions
- Bonus schemes
- Health Cash Plan
- Life assurance
- Free employee assistance program offering mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support
About Us
James Latham is one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. As a long-established, family-owned business with history back to 1757, we believe our success is down to our employees and are proud to say that many of our team stay with us for decades. In a recent survey 86% said they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work.
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Location
You must be based close enough to our XXXX office so that you can be in the office every day to begin with. Once your initial training is complete you may be able to work from home from time to time depending on the needs of the team and your work.
Work Environment
You’ll be working in a modern and well-equipped environment which provides opportunities to develop and grow your career. You will be part of a friendly team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers.
Please see our careers site for job description: https://careers.lathamtimber.co.uk/
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