Area Sales Manager – Low Voltage Electrical Equipment

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

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking an Area Sales Manager for low voltage electrical equipment in Maidstone. This role involves managing accounts, driving sales growth, and requires field sales experience in the electrical sector. Ideal candidates will have a proven sales track record and be knowledgeable in low voltage products. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance.

Benefits

£600 per month car allowance

End-of-year £1,000 Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience as an Area Sales Manager – Low Voltage Electrical Equipment.
• Knowledge of low voltage electrical products preferred.
• Experience selling into electrical wholesale customers.

Responsibilities

• Field sales position selling low voltage electrical equipment.
• Inherit and grow turnover from £150,000 to £400,000 in 2026.
• Responsible for approximately 40 open accounts.

Skills

Experience in field sales

Knowledge of low voltage electrical products

Sales track record

Team-oriented

Driven and enthusiastic

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager – Low Voltage Electrical Equipment

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

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.

Location: Maidstone, Kent. Posted: Oct 1st 2025. Contract: Permanent. Hours: Full Time.

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

Company: Mitchell Maguire, a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs and Specification Field Sales positions within Low Voltage Distribution Systems, Electrical Equipment, Consumer Units, Main Switch, RCBO, MCB, RCD, Surge Protection Devices, Industrial Plugs & Sockets, Rotary Isolator Switches, Electrical Wholesale, Electrical Contractors and Electrical Installers.

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.
• 80%+ time selling into electrical wholesalers; 20% stimulating demand with electrical contractors, electrical installers and end users.
• Inheriting an area with a small turnover (approx. £150,000) and growing the area to £400,000 in 2026.
• Initially responsible for approximately 40 open accounts, with around 20 actively spending.
• Recruiting on-boarding of 2 new electrical wholesale customer accounts per month.
• Four days a week on the road, around 6 visits per day; 1 day working from home/administration.

Ideal applicant

• Experience as an Area Sales Manager – Low Voltage Electrical Equipment, ideally with field sales experience in the electrical sector.
• Knowledge of low voltage electrical products preferred.
• Experience selling into electrical wholesale customers; having worked for a low voltage manufacturer is advantageous.
• Consideration for someone currently at an electrical wholesaler seeking progression into field sales.
• Proven track record in sales/business development and new business as well as account management.
• Personable, team-oriented, driven and enthusiastic.

Benefits & Company

The company is a small but growing, privately held business established for 8 years.

EEO/Company notes: Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Sales Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Sales Jobs, Construction field sales vacancies and Specification field sales positions within the stated electrical sectors.

Job Info

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Low Voltage Electrical Equipment

Company: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Posted: Oct 1st 2025

Closes: (Not specified)

Sector: Contract

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time