Electrical Wholesale Sales Manager – Management Progression

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile phone

Laptop

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd in Bournemouth is seeking an ambitious Sales Manager to drive new business and grow existing accounts while building strong customer relationships.

The role offers a clear path to branch leadership, competitive salary and bonus potential, and a culture of autonomy and recognition for success within a market-leading electrical wholesale group.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales.
• Experience in electrical wholesale sector.
• Strong negotiation skills with customers and suppliers.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Natural leadership with desire to progress to Branch Manager.

Responsibilities

• Be at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts.
• Meet sales targets and increase the profitability of the business.
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers.
• Manage your customer accounts and diary.
• Have the opportunity to quickly progress to a Business Manager / Branch Manager role where you will continue to drive sales growth, as well as having full autonomy over P&L, managing and mentoring employees, marketing, logistics and purchasing

Skills

B2B sales

Electrical wholesale

Negotiation

Relationship building

Leadership

Job description

A market leader within the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an ambitious and results-focused Sales Manager to join them in Bournemouth area. This is an exciting role where you'll be building strong relationships with customers in the area and be given the opportunity to manage your own branch in the near future.

You'll be joining an impressive £1.7 billion group of distribution businesses that continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success.

The Opportunity

As a Sales Manager, you will:

• Be at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts
• Meet sales targets and increase the profitability of the business
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers
• Manage your customer accounts and diary
• Have the opportunity to quickly progress to a Business Manager / Branch Manager role where you will continue to drive sales growth, as well as having full autonomy over P&L, managing and mentoring employees, marketing, logistics and purchasing

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Strong B2B sales experience
• Experience in the electrical wholesale sector
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to spot and capitalise on new business opportunities
• A proven track record of developing relationships with both suppliers and customers
• Natural leadership qualities and a desire to progress to Branch Manager

Rewards

As a Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Competitive starting salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Lucrative bonus potential
• A package including a car, mobile, laptop and healthcare
• Company pension scheme