External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesaler

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced External Sales Manager for their Colchester branch. You will grow sales, develop key customer relationships, and work as part of a dedicated team. The ideal candidate has electrical wholesale experience and excels in building relationships. This permanent position offers a base salary of £35k to £45k plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must have electrical wholesale experience.
• Ability to approach companies directly.
• Smartly presented, professional image.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Identify and develop new and existing business accounts.
• Build strong customer relationships to maximise account potential.

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling on the telephone

Building professional relationships

Planning and organisation

Smartly presented

Job description

Overview

Role: External Sales Manager

Location: Colchester

Pay rate/Salary: Base Salary £35k to £45k + Bonus Available

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, recruiting for an External Sales Manager in their Colchester Branch.

Responsibilities

• Grow and increase sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Continually identify and develop new and existing business accounts.
• Develop strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts.
• Work as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Essential Skills and Requirements

• Electrical Wholesale experience (must have)
• Cold calling on the telephone, willingness and tenacity
• The ability to approach companies directly, understanding how to spot a suitable target
• Ability to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
• 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 with 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 is advantageous but not essential

Additional Information

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the recruiter.

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 within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website.