Business Manager - Electrical Wholesale

Bridgewater Resources UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical wholesale company is seeking a proactive Business Manager to join their team in Bedford. You will progress quickly into a key management role, overseeing business operations while driving sales growth and mentoring your team. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience in the electrical sector, strong negotiation skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. A competitive salary with performance bonuses and a structured career path await you.

Benefits

Starting salary between £45,000 - £55,000

Uncapped performance bonus

Company car, mobile, and laptop

Optional pension scheme membership

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, ideally in electrical wholesale or related sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills.
• Confident, entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to lead.

Responsibilities

• Complete a tailored training programme focusing on business operations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience in electrical wholesale/manufacturing

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Business Manager - Electrical Wholesale

An established and highly respected player in the electrical wholesale sector is looking for a proactive Business Manager to fast-track into a key leadership position. You'll join a successful group known for its consistent growth, excellent service, and commitment to building long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees alike.

Role Responsibilities

• As a Business Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly progress to this key 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.
• Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue
• 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
• Mentor and motivate your team to achieve high performance

Requirements

• To be successful in this role, you should have:
• Proven sales experience (ideally in electrical wholesale/manufacturing or a related sector)
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills
• A confident, entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to lead
• A natural ability to build rapport, lead teams, and drive business performance

Rewards

• A starting salary between £45,000 - £55,000 (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
• A clear, structured career progression path into senior management

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more