Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale

Mitchell Maguire; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee field sales of low voltage electrical equipment in South London and South East. The role involves managing existing accounts, engaging with new clients, and achieving significant sales growth. The ideal candidate will have field sales experience in the electrical sector and a successful track record in business development. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance.

Benefits

£600 per month car allowance

Additional benefits

Commission and bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales within the electrical sector, ideally with low voltage products.
• Proven sales/business development track record.
• Experienced in account management and new business.

Responsibilities

• Field sales for low voltage electrical equipment focusing on wholesalers.
• Manage 40 open accounts; onboard new accounts monthly.
• Grow turnover from £130,000 to £310,000 by 2026.
• Conduct ~6 visits per day, 4 days a week.

Skills

Field sales experience

Sales to electrical wholesalers

Business development

Team player

Driven and enthusiastic

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale

Industry Sector: Low Voltage Distribution Systems, Electrical Equipment, Consumer Units, Main Switches, RCBO, MCB, RCD, Surge Protection Devices, Industrial Plugs & Sockets, Rotary Isolator Switches

Area to be covered: South London and South East – Postcodes: OX, RG, SL, GU, PO, SO, BH, BN, RH, SW, SE, TW, DA, ME & CT

Remuneration: £30,000–£40,000 + 1.5% commission + £3,000 stretch bonus; Benefits: £600 per month car allowance & additional benefits

Responsibilities

• Field sales focusing on low voltage electrical equipment: consumer units, main switches, RCBO, MCB, RCD, surge protection devices, industrial plugs & sockets, rotary isolator switches
• 90% of time selling to electrical wholesalers; 10% stimulating demand with electrical contractors, installers and end users
• Grow current area turnover from approximately £130,000 to £310,000 by 2026
• Manage around 40 open accounts, with about 20 actively spending, and recruit and onboard two new electrical wholesale accounts per month (accounts dormant over 6 months or new)
• Work 4 days a week on the road (~6 visits per day) and one day working from home for administration

Qualifications & Experience

• Field sales experience within the electrical sector; preference for experience with low voltage products
• Previous selling to electrical wholesale customers or work in a low voltage manufacturer
• Possibly experience at an electrical wholesaler looking to transition to field sales
• Proven record of sales/business development and new business/account management
• Personable, team‑player, driven, enthusiastic

Company

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy, small but growing, established ~8 years, privately held.

Job Information

Company: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Woking, Surrey

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Status: Open