Area Sales Manager – Wholesale Distribution

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile and laptop

Pension scheme included

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd. is recruiting for an Area Sales Manager position in the UK, offering a clear path to Branch Manager through a dedicated training program.

You will work with Branch Managers to learn the business, products, processes and values, and progress through a tailored training plan focused on operations and leadership. The role emphasizes building and managing customer relationships, delivering full P&L ownership, mentoring staff, and driving sales, with a target-driven

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales within wholesale distribution (electrical, plumbing and heating) preferred.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator who can spot new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Run the full business, including P&L, mentoring staff, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing.
• Ensure targets and objectives are achieved.
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to improve company performance.

Skills

Sales experience

Managerial experience

Negotiation

Job description

A market-leading electrical wholesale group are looking for ambitious and proactive salespeople to fast-track to key management roles. They currently have an impressive network of 380 businesses across the UK and a commitment to ongoing expansion through new openings and strategic acquisitions, this opportunity offers a fantastic platform for career advancement. They are looking for energetic individuals with experience in B2B sales within the wholesale distribution sector who are looking to progress their careers.

Role Responsibilities

As an Area Sales Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly progress to a management role. You’ll work closely with existing Branch Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. You will also complete a tailored training programme focusing on business operations and leadership.

All of this will prepare you for a Branch Manager role where you will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers
• Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing
• Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue

Requirements

As an Area Sales Manager, you should:

• Have strong sales experience or some managerial experience within the wholesale distribution sector (e.g. electrical, builders merchant, plumbing and heating, etc.)
• Be an excellent communicator and negotiator who can spot and capitalise on new business opportunities
• Be a natural leader who is keen to step up to management
• Be ambitious and driven with entrepreneurial spirit

Rewards

As an Area Sales Manager, you will receive:

• A starting salary between £40,000 – £60,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Uncapped bonus linked to your performance
• A package including a car, mobile and laptop
• Optional membership of the company pension scheme