Electrical Wholesale External Sales Manager – Growth & Bonus

Regional Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is seeking an External Sales Manager for the Bedford branch of a national electrical wholesaler. The role requires experience in electrical wholesale or related electrical distribution sectors, with a focus on growing sales, developing accounts and maintaining strong customer relationships.

The successful candidate will actively pursue new business, present products face to face, and work within a close-knit team toward high standards of excellence.

Qualifications

• Essential: cold calling and tenacity on phone and in person.
• Able to approach companies directly and identify target accounts.
• Confidently demonstrate sample products to clients face to face.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• Independently plan, organise and meet tight deadlines.
• Smart, professional presentation representing the company.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Identify and develop new and existing business accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships to maximise account potential.
• Overcome rejection and resilience in sales efforts.
• Work as part of a tight-knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Skills

Cold calling

Face-to-face selling

Account targeting

Relationship building

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Regional Recruitment is seeking an External Sales Manager for the Bedford branch of a national electrical wholesaler. The role requires experience in electrical wholesale or related electrical distribution sectors, with a focus on growing sales, developing accounts and maintaining strong customer relationships.

The successful candidate will actively pursue new business, present products face to face, and work within a close-knit team toward high standards of excellence.