Sales Executive Trainee/Apprentice

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. We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive Trainee/Apprentice to join our established team based in Dudley. The role will involve 2 to 3 years of training and will incorporate all aspects of the business, starting with operations and warehousing, progressing to sales and trading. Training and mentoring will be provided throughout, and you will be enrolled on the Wood Science and Timber Technology program as well as receiving sales and customer relations training. As such, this role may suit a college leaver or graduate but is open to anyone with a willing attitude and an appetite for progression. Applicants must be 18 years or older. The successful candidate will spend time working in both the office and warehouse, learning all about our products and processes as well as getting to know our customers. To do this they will need to be highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised and have excellent communication skills. They must be comfortable using Microsoft Word packages including Word and Excel. Previous customer service experience would be an advantage. We are flexible employers and will consider a mixture of homeworking and office attendance depending upon business requirements. However, we do believe that good teamwork contributes to our success so a regular presence in the workplace is important. 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 team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan and life assurance.