External Sales Representative – NS Barnsley or Botany Bay

March 3, 2025
 

Join Our Team as an External Sales Representative based at Barnsley or our new site at Botany Bay!

 

About Us:

Nu Style Products, a division of Donaldson Group, we specialise in high quality laminate products for the building and construction industries.  Donaldson Group is a leading, family-owned timber industry company with a rich heritage spanning over 160 years with a range of 17 businesses and brands. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and environmental responsibility.

 

Position Overview:

As part of our growth strategy for our Perform Panel product we have an excellent opportunity for an External Sales Representative, covering North-West England and North Wales. You will be responsible for driving new business, maintaining existing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys working independently and loves the challenge of achieving results.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prospect and generate new business leads through various channels (cold calling, networking, and referrals).
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Conduct face-to-face meetings with clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
  • Negotiate and close sales deals to achieve monthly and quarterly targets.
  • Provide excellent customer service, ensuring clients are satisfied and supported post-sale.
  • Keep up to date with product knowledge, industry trends, and competitor activities.
  • Report regularly on sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends.
  • Attend Trade Shows when required.

 

Skills and experience:

  • Proven experience in external sales or field sales, ideally within similar industry.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to build rapport and maintain long-term customer relationships.
  • Self-motivated and target-driven with a proven track record of achieving sales goals.
  • Full driving license and access to a vehicle.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
  • A proactive and solution-oriented approach to sales.

 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Flexible working patterns.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing organisation.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • A catalogue of additional benefits available to purchase such as critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme and additional holidays.

 

Work Hours: This full-time role entails 40 hours per week. The role requires flexibility with working hours, and you will need to adapt to client needs and schedules, which may sometimes require evening or weekend work to meet deadlines and achieve targets.

We can also consider part-time hours via job share, shorter working days or fewer days each week. Please let us know any considerations when applying to this vacancy.

 

Join Us: If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a company that values your contributions and invests in your success, apply now by sending your CV to recruitment@donaldson-timber.co.uk by 14th March 2025.