External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an External Sales Manager in Oxford. The ideal candidate must have experience in electrical wholesale and strong relationship-building skills. Responsibilities include growing sales and developing business accounts. A valid UK driving license is required. The role offers a base salary of £35k to £45k plus performance-related bonuses, with the flexibility of start date.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical wholesale is required.
• Ability to confidently demonstrate products face-to-face.
• Proven skills in building strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the geographical area.
• Develop new and existing business accounts.
• Work as part of a team to achieve high business standards.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling and telecommunication skills

Strong relationship-building skills

Independent planning and organization

Smartly presented and professional image

Valid UK driving license

Job description

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: CVS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE EXPERIENCE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED.

Role: External Sales Manager

Location: Oxford

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 Oxford Branch.

The Role of Sales Manager:

1. Growing and increasing sales in the branch’s geographical area.
2. Continuously identifying and developing new and existing business accounts.
3. Developing strong customer relationships to maximize the full potential of all accounts.
4. Being resilient to rejection, whether on the phone or face-to-face.
5. Working as part of a team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Essential Sales Manager Skills:

• Electrical Wholesale experience.
• Cold calling and telecommunication skills.
• Willingness and tenacity to approach companies directly and identify suitable targets.
• Ability to confidently demonstrate sample products face-to-face to potential clients.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Independent planning, organization, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Smartly presented, portraying a professional company image.
• Valid UK driving license.

Desirable Sales Manager Skills:

• Punctual, reliable, and effective time management.
• Career-focused, hardworking, and ambitious.
• Strong telephone skills.
• Positive, ambitious, and driven with excellent listening and communication skills.
• Experience in the wholesale industry is 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 operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary, and contract jobs across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all our available positions throughout the UK, please visit our website ((url removed)).