External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an External Sales Manager for a prominent electrical wholesaler in Leicester. The ideal candidate will drive sales growth and develop strong customer relationships in the role. Applicants should have experience in the electrical wholesale industry, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. This permanent position offers a competitive salary ranging from £35k to £45k with performance-related bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the electrical wholesale sector.
• Tenacity in cold calling and developing new business.
• Competence in building customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the geographical area.
• Identify and develop new business accounts.
• Maximise potential of existing accounts.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling on the telephone

Ability to approach companies directly

Demonstrate sample products confidently

Build and sustain professional relationships

Plan, organise and work to tight deadlines

Smartly presented

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)

My client is a leading Electrical Wholesaler, one of the largest in the UK, they are recruiting for an External Sales Manager in their Leicester 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 (phone number removed).

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)