Internal Sales - Industrial Electrical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus potential

Excellent pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK is launching a new Sheffield location and is seeking a commercially-minded Internal Sales Executive to help establish relationships and grow the local customer base.

You will build strong client contacts, identify opportunities, prepare quotes, manage orders and contribute to the unit's early success within a respected national group.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical wholesale or related industrial products.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, confident telephone manner and able to learn quickly.

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, developing the local customer base.
• Identify commercial opportunities within existing and new accounts and convert enquiries into profitable business.
• Understand customers' requirements and recommend products and solutions to meet their needs.
• Prepare quotations, manage orders and proactively follow up opportunities to maximise sales.
• Represent the business professionally to establish its local reputation.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Telephone sales

Relationship management

Job description

A new business location is being launched in Sheffield 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.