External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an External Sales Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the opportunity to drive sales growth in a competitive market, focusing on building and nurturing customer relationships. The ideal candidate will possess electrical wholesale experience and a passion for sales, demonstrating resilience and a proactive approach to identifying new business opportunities. Join a company that values ambition and teamwork, where your contributions will directly influence success and growth. If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Grow sales in the branch's geographical area and develop business accounts.
• Build strong customer relationships to maximize account potential.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling

Building professional relationships

Product demonstration

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

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.