LDT (Latham Direct Timber), part of James Latham Ltd are one of the UK's largest independent trade and pack distributors of Hardwoods, Clear Grade Softwoods and Hardwood Decking. 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 Ltd as a great place to work.
We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive – Hybrid to join our established LDT team based in Southern England.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and enthusiastic, with prior experience working as a Sales Executive and should have good communication skills. They would be expected to have a sound knowledge of Hardwoods, Softwoods and Decking and they should have the desire to proactively develop existing business along with generating business from their own contacts.
Key duties for our Sales Executives are:
- Pro-actively sourcing new business and working as part of a team to achieve targets
- Managing existing customers and increasing overall sales
- Keeping their product knowledge up to date
This is a hybrid role where you will work from home however, please note that this role will involve regular travel to client meetings and customer visits. It is expected that you would work from home on average 2 days per week and will be on client visits for the remaining 3 days. This role provides opportunities to develop and grow your career and you will be part of a team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers.
Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan and life assurance.
LDT – Latham Direct Timber