Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £35,000 – £50,000 (neg

Bonus potential

Company car

Mobile phone

Laptop

Healthcare package

Pension scheme

Path to Branch Manager

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd. is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth in the Barnsley area. You will win new customers, develop existing accounts, and build strong relationships with a wide range of customers.

You'll present, negotiate, and communicate with decision-makers and manage your own diary and accounts. The role offers a clear progression path to Branch Manager with autonomy over sales, P&L, purchasing, logistics, marketing and team management.

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience in the electrical wholesale sector.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record of winning new business and growing accounts.
• Natural leadership qualities with a view to management.

Responsibilities

• Be at the forefront of the business, winning new customers and developing existing accounts.
• Drive sales growth and increase profitability within your area.
• Build strong relationships with a wide range of customers.
• Present, negotiate, and communicate effectively with decision-makers.
• Manage your own customer accounts and diary.
• Progress into a Branch Manager role with full autonomy over sales, P&L, purchasing, logistics, marketing and team management.

Skills

B2B sales

Electrical wholesale

Negotiation

Relationship building

Leadership potential

Job description

A leading name within the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an ambitious and results-focused Area Sales Manager to join their growing team in the Barnsley area. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build strong customer relationships, drive sales growth, and quickly progress into a Branch Manager position.

You’ll be joining a highly successful and well-established group of distribution businesses known for their excellent customer service, quality branded products, and strong supplier network. The business offers genuine progression opportunities, a high level of autonomy, and excellent financial rewards for success.

Rewards

• Starting salary of £35,000 – £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Lucrative bonus potential
• Company car, mobile phone, laptop, and healthcare package
• Company pension scheme
• Clear progression path to Business Manager / Branch Manager

The Opportunity

As an Area Sales Manager, you will:

• Be at the forefront of the business, winning new customers and developing existing accounts
• Drive sales growth and increase profitability within your area
• Build strong relationships with a wide range of customers
• Present, negotiate, and communicate effectively with decision-makers
• Manage your own customer accounts and diary
• Progress into a Branch Manager role where you will have full autonomy over sales, P&L, purchasing, logistics, marketing, and team management

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong B2B sales experience
• Experience within the electrical wholesale sector
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
• A proven track record of winning new business and growing accounts
• Natural leadership qualities and a desire to progress into management