Business Manager - Industrial Electrical Wholesale

Olra Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped annual profit share

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Company pension

Job summary

Olra Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Business Manager to establish and lead a brand-new industrial electrical wholesale operation. The role focuses on building a local customer base, developing relationships, and driving sales and profitability from launch.

Offer includes a base salary of £40,000–£60,000 with uncapped profit share, plus a company car or allowance and competitive benefits. You will have significant autonomy to shape the business and grow in the local market.

Qualifications

• Experience within industrial electrical wholesale, electrical distribution, mechanical distribution, MRO, automation or closely related industrial market.
• Strong commercial track record and drive to build and grow a business.
• Strong knowledge of the local market and the drive to establish a new brand in Cardiff.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a strong local customer base
• Win new business across Cardiff and the surrounding industrial market
• Develop existing industry contacts and relationships
• Build strong long-term customer and supplier relationships
• Drive sales, margin and profitable growth
• Recruit and develop the local team
• Manage stock, purchasing and overall commercial performance
• Establish the business as a trusted supplier within its local market

Job description

Business Manager - Industrial Electrical Wholesale

Cardiff | £40,000 - £60,000 + Uncapped Annual Profit Share + Company Car/Allowance

An excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial or wholesale professional to build and lead a brand-new industrial electrical wholesale business in Cardiff.

The business is part of a leading national group, giving you the backing, infrastructure and buying power of a major organisation while retaining considerable autonomy at local level.

You’ll be responsible for establishing the customer base, developing strong local relationships, identifying new commercial opportunities and driving sales, margin and profitability from launch.

The Role

• Build and develop a strong local customer base
• Win new business across Cardiff and the surrounding industrial market
• Develop existing industry contacts and relationships
• Build strong long-term customer and supplier relationships
• Drive sales, margin and profitable growth
• Recruit and develop the local team
• Manage stock, purchasing and overall commercial performance
• Establish the business as a trusted supplier within its local market

About You

You may already be an experienced Branch Manager or Business Manager, or you could be a successful External Sales, Key Account or senior commercial professional ready to take the next step.

Experience within industrial electrical wholesale, electrical distribution, mechanical distribution, MRO, automation or a closely related industrial market would be highly relevant.

You’ll need a strong commercial track record, good knowledge of the local market and the drive to build and grow a successful business.

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 - £60,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Uncapped annual profit share
• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Considerable autonomy and responsibility
• Excellent long-term career progression