External Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale

Recruitment Services Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic External Sales Manager to join their London City branch. This role involves driving sales growth and developing strong customer relationships within the electrical wholesale sector. The ideal candidate will possess substantial experience in electrical wholesale, demonstrate resilience in cold calling, and have a valid UK driving license. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the success of the branch. If you are ambitious and ready to take on new challenges, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical wholesale is essential for this role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Develop strong customer relationships to maximize account potential.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling

Building customer relationships

Planning and organizing

Professional presentation

UK driving licence

Job description

PLEASE NOTE THAT CVS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE EXPERIENCE

Role: External Sales

Location: London City (E3)

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)

My client is a leading Electrical Wholesaler, one of the largest in the UK, they are recruiting for an External Sales Manager in their London City Branch.

The Role of Sales Manager:

• Growing and increasing sales in the branch’s geographical area.
• Continually identifying and developing new and existing business accounts.
• Developing strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts.
• The ability to not be afraid of rejection, be it on the phone or face to face.
• Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Essential Sales Manager Skills:

• Electrical Wholesale experience.
• Cold calling on the telephone willingness and tenacity.
• The ability to approach companies direct, understanding how to spot a suitable target company.
• Able to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients.
• The ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
• Smartly presented portraying a professional company image.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Desirable Sales Manager Skills:

• Punctual, reliable and able to demonstrate effective time management.
• Career focussed, 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.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Aaron Cooper on 0116 485 0045.