External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

Regional Recruitment Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an External Sales Manager in Leicester. The candidate will grow sales and develop relationships within the electrical wholesale industry. Successful applicants will have proven experience, a valid UK driving licence, and strong communication skills. This permanent position offers a base salary of £35k to £45k plus performance-related bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in electrical wholesale.
• Willingness to engage in cold calling.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales in the designated area.
• Identify and develop new accounts.
• Build customer relationships to maximize account potential.
• Work in a team to maintain business excellence.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling

Relationship building

Planning and organizing

Presentation skills

Time management

Professional appearance

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Role: External Sales Manager

Location: Leicester

Pay rate/Salary: Base Salary 35k to £45k + Performance Related Bonus

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday

Type: Permanent - Office/Field based

Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods)

About the Client

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Application and Contact

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Aaron Cooper on (phone number removed).

About Regional Recruitment Services

About 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 (url removed).