Internal Sales – Industrial Electrical

Bridgewater UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary 31k-38k

Uncapped bonus

Career progression

Pension scheme

Brand reputation

Job summary

Bridgewater UK, a leading industrial electrical wholesaler, is launching a new Manchester Trafford Park location and recruiting an Internal Sales Executive to join the team from day one. You will help establish the operation, develop local customer relationships and contribute to early growth.

In this role you will build long-term relationships, identify opportunities within new and existing accounts, prepare quotations and manage orders, while representing the brand with a professional,

Qualifications

• Sales experience within industrial electrical wholesale, or a background in industrial, mechanical 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

Responsibilities

• Build and develop strong, long-term relationships with customers, becoming a trusted point of contact
• Help launch and grow a brand-new business location, playing a key role in developing the local customer base
• Identify commercial opportunities within existing and new accounts and turn enquiries into profitable business
• Understand customers’ requirements and recommend the right products and solutions to meet their needs
• Prepare quotations, manage orders and proactively follow up opportunities to maximise sales
• Represent the business professionally and confidently, helping to establish its reputation in the local market

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Telephone manner

Relationship building

Job description

A new business location is being launched in Manchester’s Trafford Park by one of the UK’s leading industrial electrical wholesalers, creating an exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded Internal Sales Executive to join the team from the outset.

This is a chance to play a key role in establishing a new operation, developing customer relationships and helping to grow the business in the local market. You’ll have the backing of an established and highly respected group, while enjoying the opportunity to make your mark within a new and growing location.

The wider group employs over 4,000 people across hundreds of locations throughout the UK and has an annual turnover exceeding £1.7 billion. With a strong reputation for customer service and a proven commitment to developing its people, there are genuine opportunities to build your skills, take on greater responsibility and progress your career.

The Role

As an Internal Sales Executive, you will:

• Build and develop strong, long-term relationships with customers, becoming a trusted point of contact
• Help launch and grow a brand-new business location, playing a key role in developing the local customer base
• Identify commercial opportunities within existing and new accounts and turn enquiries into profitable business
• Understand customers’ requirements and recommend the right products and solutions to meet their needs
• Prepare quotations, manage orders and proactively follow up opportunities to maximise sales
• Represent the business professionally and confidently, helping to establish its reputation in the local market

What’s on Offer?

• £31,000 – £38,000 starting salary (depending on experience)
• Uncapped bonus potential
• Opportunities for career progression into field sales
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Join a stable, growing brand with a strong reputation in the industry

Requirements

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

• Sales experience within industrial electrical wholesale, or a background in industrial, mechanical 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.