External Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesalers

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an External Sales Manager to drive sales growth in Basingstoke. This role requires a dynamic individual with a strong background in electrical wholesale and a passion for building customer relationships. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, managing existing accounts, and working closely with a dedicated team to achieve sales targets. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the tenacity to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a leading company in the electrical wholesale sector and make a significant impact on their success.

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 geographical area.
• Develop strong customer relationships and manage accounts.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling

Building professional relationships

Time management

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Driving licence

Job description

PLEASE NOTE THAT CVS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE EXPERIENCE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED

Role: External Sales

Location: Basingstoke

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 Basingstoke 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.