External Sales Manager

Regional Recruitment Services; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated External Sales Manager to drive sales in Tonbridge. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical wholesale and possess strong relationship management skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of £40k to £50k plus performance-related bonuses. Join a dynamic team dedicated to business excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have electrical wholesale experience.
• Proven ability to approach companies directly.
• Ability to effectively manage time and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the geographical area.
• Identify and develop new and existing business accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships to maximize account potential.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling on the telephone

Ability to build and sustain professional relationships

Smartly presented

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Role: External Sales Manager

Location: Tonbridge

Pay rate/Salary: Base Salary 40k to £50k + Performance Related Bonus

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday

Type: Permanent - Office/Field based

Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

Note: My client is a leading Electrical Wholesaler, one of the largest in the UK, recruiting for an External Sales Manager in their Tonbridge Branch.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Continually identify and develop new and existing business accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts.
• Be proactive and not be deterred by rejection, whether on the phone or face to face.
• Work as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Essential Skills

• Electrical Wholesale experience
• Cold calling on the telephone; willingness and tenacity
• Ability to approach companies directly and identify suitable target companies
• Ability to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• Ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines
• Smartly presented; professional company image
• A valid UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

• Punctual, reliable and able to demonstrate effective time management
• Career focused, hardworking and ambitious
• Strong telephone skills
• Positive, ambitious and driven with excellent listening/communication skills
• Experience of the wholesale industry would be advantageous but not essential

How to apply

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Aaron Cooper for details.

About the Recruiter

Regional Recruitment Services - A Recruitment Agency in Leicester. This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website.