External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an External Sales Manager to join their Sutton branch. This role focuses on growing sales and developing customer relationships within the electrical wholesale industry. Ideal candidates will possess experience in electrical wholesale, a strong drive for sales, and excellent relationship-building skills. Salary ranges from £35k to £45k plus performance-related bonuses with immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical Wholesale required.
• Proven track record in sales with cold calling.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the geographical area.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Work as part of a team to achieve business excellence.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling

Business development

Relationship building

Time management

Communication skills

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

PLEASE NOTE THAT CVS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE EXPERIENCE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED

Role: External Sales Manager

Location: Sutton

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 Sutton 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