External Sales Executive

Howarth Timber Group is proud to have been officially recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026!

What does it mean to be a Howarth Timber External Sales Executive?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for the role of External Sales Executive at our busy Leeds branch. This position is key to driving our sales through proactive and organic growth, while also nurturing and expanding our existing ledger accounts.

If you are an experienced sales professional within our industry and eager to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team!

Putting people at the heart of what we do

With more than 185 years’ trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.

With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber and building materials, kitchens and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.

Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and it’s thanks to our loyal workforce that we’ve built a strong and successful business.

External Sales Executive role responsibilities

• Working closely with the internal sales team is essential.


• Achieve KPIs set by the company.


• Follow up all sales leads, enquiries and quotations.


• Understanding margin and costs.


• Be aware of all opportunities and gather information from customers and competitors that may influence or help our company including understanding changing market conditions.


• Always exceed our customers’ expectations by dealing with them professionally, whatever their enquiry.


• Ensure a high level of after sales based on customer care, that always enhances our company reputation.


• Working closely with suppliers and develop relationships with representatives of our suppliers and work with them to create opportunities to enhance our company.


• Effective time management, with weekly, monthly and yearly goals.


• Completing all necessary administration in line with the current company procedures.


• Attend all in\-house and external training as and when required.


• Monitor your effectiveness to the branch, carefully managing your on the road and in\-branch time.


• To work in branch as emergency cover when requested by the Branch Manager.


• Continually develop and update your product knowledge.


• Adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

What are the requirements to be part of our team?

We are looking for a confident and commercially\-focused sales professional with excellent communication skills, strong product knowledge and established industry contacts. The successful candidate will be sales driven, margin aware and committed to delivering outstanding customer service, helping to grow the business and maximise profitability. A full driving licence is required, along with availability to work full\-time, Monday to Friday.

Why choose Howarth Timber \& Building Supplies for your next role?

As a family\-owned business, Howarth Timber values its colleagues and is committed to offering benefits that make a real difference. Our colleague benefits include:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience


• Fully expensed company car (except private mileage)


• Generous bonus scheme


• 31 days’ holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays


• Opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days’ annual leave or sell up to 3 days’ annual leave


• Length of service awards


• Cycle to work scheme


• Contributory pension scheme


• Death in service benefit


• Company sick pay


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay


• Colleague referral bonus scheme — if you refer someone for an HGV Driver role and they successfully complete their probationary period, you’ll receive a £500 bonus. T\&Cs apply.


• Online Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few).


• Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)


• Generous colleague Merchant Branch discount


• Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year – fully paid by the Company


• Excellent training and development opportunities

Application deadline: 30th September 2026

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000\.00\-£45,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Are you aged 21 or over (insurance requirement for any field\-based/driving role within our company)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• timber \& building material sales: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

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