Internal Sales Executive – Industrial Electrical

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Uncapped bonus

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd on Gateshead is seeking an ambitious Internal Sales Executive to support existing customers and grow the branch’s sales, delivering excellent service over the phone, by email and at the trade counter.

You’ll advise on products, prepare quotations, process orders and follow up enquiries, representing the business professionally while aiming to progress into field sales. The role offers a clear progression path and a strong pension program.

Qualifications

• Sales experience within industrial electrical wholesale or related field.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive approach with confident telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Deliver outstanding customer service over the phone, by email and at the trade counter.
• Advise customers on best products and solutions for their requirements.
• Prepare quotations, process orders and follow up on enquiries.
• Represent the business in a professional and confident manner.

Skills

Sales experience

Communications

Relationship-building

Proactive mindset

Telephone skills

Job description

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for an ambitious Internal Sales Executive to join its successful Gateshead branch. This is a fantastic opportunity to build strong customer relationships, develop your commercial skills and progress your career with a market-leading business.

You’ll be joining a well-established group employing over 4,000 people across hundreds of UK locations, with an annual turnover of more than £1.7 billion. Known for exceptional customer service and long-term investment in its people, the business offers genuine opportunities to develop and progress.

The Role

As an Internal Sales Executive, you’ll play a key role in supporting existing customers while helping to grow the branch’s sales. You will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers
• Deliver outstanding customer service over the phone, by email and on the trade counter
• Advise customers on the best products and solutions for their requirements
• Prepare quotations, process orders and follow up on enquiries
• Represent the business in a professional and confident manner

What’s on Offer?

• £32,000 – £36,000 starting salary
• Lucrative uncapped bonus linked to both your performance and the branch’s success
• Opportunities for career progression into field sales
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Join a stable, growing business with a strong reputation in the industry

Requirements

We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and providing excellent customer service. You’ll ideally have:

• Sales experience within industrial electrical wholesale, or a background in industrial or electrical products with a strong commercial mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive approach and confident telephone manner
• The ability to learn quickly and thrive in a busy environment

If you’re looking to join a successful business that offers long-term career opportunities and rewards your performance, we’d love to hear from you.