External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

Regional Recruitment Services; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical wholesaler in Newcastle is seeking an External Sales Manager to boost sales and develop customer relations. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical wholesale, strong cold calling skills, and a valid UK driving license. Responsibilities include increasing sales in the area and managing business accounts effectively. The position offers a salary ranging from £35k to £45k plus performance-related bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Electrical Wholesale.
• Willingness for cold calling and tenacity required.
• Ability to handle product demonstrations face to face.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in designated area.
• Identify and develop new business accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling skills

Ability to approach companies

Demonstrating products

Building professional relationships

Organisational skills

Professional appearance

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Overview

Role: External Sales Manager

Location: Newcastle

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 Role

My client is a leading Electrical Wholesaler, one of the largest in the UK. They are recruiting for an External Sales Manager in their Newcastle 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.
• Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Key Skills and Experience

• Essential: Electrical Wholesale experience
• Cold calling on the telephone; willingness and tenacity
• The ability to approach companies directly, 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 Skills

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

How to Apply

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the recruitment agency handling the vacancy.