External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesalers

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic External Sales Manager to drive growth in Basingstoke. This pivotal role involves expanding sales, nurturing customer relationships, and developing new business accounts within the electrical wholesale sector. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in electrical wholesale, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to sales. Join a supportive team environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of the branch. If you are ambitious, driven, and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical Wholesale experience

Cold calling

Customer relationship management

Time management

Driving license

Job description

Job Description

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

Role: External Sales

Location: Basingstoke

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 Basingstoke 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.

About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester.

This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website regionalrecruitment.co.uk.