Area Sales Manager - Electrical Controlgear And Switchgear

Mitchell Maguire; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager based in Sheffield. The role involves field sales of electrical controlgear and switchgear products while managing approximately 50 active accounts. Ideal candidates have field sales experience in the electrical industry and a professional demeanor. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000 plus a 15% bonus, alongside a fully expensed hybrid car and additional benefits. This is a permanent, full-time position with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Fully expensed Hybrid Car

Full Benefits

Qualifications

• Electrical industry field sales experience is required.
• Stable career history and professional approach expected.
• Experience with electrical panel builders may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Selling a range of controlgear and switchgear products.
• Managing circa 50 trading accounts with a sales ledger of approx. £2m.
• Promoting well-known electrical brands and products.
• Working mainly in the field with 4 customers per day.

Skills

Electrical industry field sales experience

Self-motivated

Open and honest team player

Professional approach

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear

Area Sales Manager – Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear

Industry Sector: Industrial Control and Automation Distribution, Electrical Panel Builder, Machine Builder, OEM, System Integrator, End User, Rail Signalling, Industrial Manufacturing, Stock Holding, Modifications, Technical Support, Consignment Stock, Kitting Solutions, Next Day FOC Delivery, Rail Signalling, Disconnection Boxes, Trackside S&C, REB Products, Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear

Area to be covered: Sheffield, Doncaster, and some Stockport, Warrington and Liverpool postcodes

Based: 20-30 miles Sheffield

Remuneration: £35,000-£45,000 + 15% Bonus

Benefits: Fully expensed Hybrid Car & Full Benefits

Role Responsibilities

• Field sales position, selling a distributed range of controlgear and switchgear and ancillary products
• Selling into electrical panel builders, switchgear builders, systems integrators, and a smaller amount into OEMs and other industrial end users
• Responsible for circa 50 active trading accounts and a sales ledger of approx. £2m
• 50% account management, 50% new business development within dormant accounts and new prospects
• Customers can turnover up to £400,000 per annum
• 4 days a week on the road visiting approx. 4 customers per day, one day per week working out of our clients’ Sheffield depot
• Promoting well-known electrical brands with industry leading products
• Dedicated field sales person for the depot, working closely with the branch manager

Ideal Applicant Qualifications

• Electrical industry field sales experience
• Specific knowledge of controlgear and switchgear is not essential
• Stable career history
• Open and honest, willing to work as part of a team
• Self-motivated
• Prior experience with electrical panel builders, switchgear builders, system integrators, OEMs and other industrial end users may be beneficial
• Professional approach

The Company

• Est 25 years+
• £30m+ turnover
• 90+ UK employees

Job Info

• Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear
• Company: Mitchell Maguire
• Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Posted: Jan 8th 2026
• Closes: Feb 8th 2026
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time