Area Sales Manager Low Voltage Electrical Equipment

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

Job summary

A growing electrical equipment company is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover South London and the South East. The successful candidate will be responsible for growing an area from £150,000 to £400,000 in turnover, focusing on sales to electrical wholesalers and demand stimulation with contractors. Ideal candidates will have field sales experience, preferably in low voltage electrical products, and a proven sales track record. The role offers a salary of £30,000-£40,000 plus commission and benefits.

Benefits

£600 per month car allowance

End-of-year bonus of £1,000

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales, ideally within the electrical sector.
• Background in selling to electrical wholesale customers preferred.
• Proven success in business development and account management.

Responsibilities

• Sell low voltage electrical equipment to wholesalers.
• Grow an area with an initial turnover of £150,000 to £400,000.
• Recruit and onboard new customer accounts.

Skills

Field sales experience

Knowledge of low voltage electrical products

Sales/business development track record

Personable and team-oriented

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager – Low Voltage Electrical Equipment

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

Responsibilities

• Field sales position selling a distributed range of low voltage electrical equipment including consumer units, main switch, RCBO, MCB, RCD, surge protection devices, industrial plugs & sockets and rotary isolator switches.
• Spend approximately 90% of time selling into electrical wholesalers.
• Spend approximately 10% stimulating demand with electrical contractors, electrical installers and end users.
• Inherit an area with a small turnover (approx. £150,000) and grow the area to £400,000 in 2026.
• Initially responsible for approx. 40 open accounts, although only 20 are actively spending.
• Recruit and onboard 2 new electrical wholesale customer accounts per month.
• 4 days a week on the road, circa 6 visits per day.
• 1 day working from home/administration.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Ideally with field sales experience within the electrical sector.
• Preferably some knowledge of low voltage electrical products.
• Ideally sold into electrical wholesale customers, having worked for a low voltage manufacturer.
• May consider someone working for an electrical wholesaler looking to progress into a field sales role.
• Proven track record of sales/business development.
• Demonstrable track record in new business and account management.
• Personable, team player, people-oriented, driven and enthusiastic.

The Company

• Small but growing business.
• Est. 8 years.
• Privately held.

Job Information

• Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Low Voltage Electrical Equipment
• Company: Mitchell Maguire
• Location: South London and South East (area)
• Posted: Oct 1st 2025
• Closes: (date not specified)
• Sector: Low Voltage Distribution Systems, Electrical Equipment, Consumer Units, Main Switch, RCBO, MCB, RCD, Surge Protection Devices, Industrial Plugs & Sockets, Rotary Isolator Switches
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

Remuneration: £30,000-£40,000 + Commission and end of year £1,000 Bonus (Comm. 1.5% between 70-100% of target, 3% over 100%); Benefits: £600 per month car allowance & benefits.