Business Manager - B2B Wholesale

Bridgewater Recruitment Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide wholesale group is seeking a Business Manager to oversee operations, drive sales, and manage a team. This role offers the autonomy to run a business, alongside a competitive salary of up to £60,000 and a profit share bonus. Candidates should have a strong B2B sales background within wholesale or distribution and excellent leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Uncapped bonus

High-spec company car

Pension scheme membership

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a B2B wholesale or distribution environment is essential.
• Proven success as a General Manager, Business Manager, or Branch Manager.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Run the entire business, including driving sales and P&L management.
• Develop relationships with B2B customers like contractors and industrial clients.
• Drive growth by identifying opportunities for company performance.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Leadership skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Job description

A large UK-wide group of wholesale & distribution businesses are looking for an entrepreneurial and sales-driven Business Manager to join their growing operation. If you're from a strong B2B sales background and are an experienced General Manager, Business Manager or Branch Manager working within a wholesale environment, this could be an excellent career opportunity for you to run your own business with full autonomy.

The group you'll be joining specialises in the distribution of a wide variety of electrical products, such as data cabling, HVAC, lighting, fire and security, test equipment and specialist technical products. Operating under a decentralised structure, managers are given the autonomy to make all-important business decisions, and their achievements are recognised with substantial financial rewards.

Role Responsibilities

As a Business Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly take on a Business Management role within the group. You'll work closely with existing Business Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values.

This will prepare you for a Business Manager role where you will:

• Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including driving sales, full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, marketing, logistics and purchasing
• Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing B2B customers such as contractors, installers and industrial clients
• Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue

Rewards

As a Business Manager, you will receive:

• A competitive starting salary up to £60,000
• An uncapped profit share bonus based on your performance
• High-spec company car
• Optional membership of the excellent company pension scheme
• The opportunity to build a career with a large and successful nationwide group

Requirements

• Experience in a B2B wholesale or distribution environment (essential)
• Proven success in a General Manager, Business Manager, or Branch Manager role
• Ideally, experience working with or selling enterprise infrastructure or technical products such as data cabling, networking, or server systems
• Strong commercial awareness and sales acumen
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills
• Full UK driving licence
• A hands-on and proactive approach with the ambition to grow and develop a business

Please note: This position requires previous experience in a B2B wholesale or distribution environment. Candidates with only retail experience will not be considered.Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!