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Bridgewater Recruitment Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Mobile phone

Laptop

Healthcare

Company pension

Job summary

Bridgewater Recruitment Group is recruiting an Area Sales Manager for an electrical wholesale operation in the Nottingham area. You will build strong customer relationships, win new business and grow existing accounts while aiming for eventual branch leadership.

The role offers a competitive starting salary (£35,000–£50,000), a package including company car, mobile, laptop, healthcare, and a pension, with clear progression toward Business Manager/Branch Manager and full P&L responsibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in the electrical wholesale sector.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to spot and capitalise on new business opportunities.
• A proven track record of developing relationships with both suppliers and customers.
• Natural leadership qualities and a desire to progress to Branch Manager.

Responsibilities

• Be at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts.
• Meet sales targets and increase the profitability of the business.
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers.
• Manage your customer accounts and diary.
• Have the opportunity to quickly progress to a Business Manager / Branch Manager role where you will continue to drive sales growth, as well as having full autonomy over P&L, managing and mentoring employees, marketing, logistics and purchasing.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Leadership qualities

Sales target achievement

Business development

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

A leading name within the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an ambitious and results-focused Area Sales Manager to join them in Nottingham area. This is an exciting role where you'll be building strong relationships with customers in the area and be given the opportunity to manage your own branch in the near future.

You'll be joining an impressive group of distribution businesses that continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success.

The Opportunity

As an Area Sales Manager, you will:

• Be at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts
• Meet sales targets and increase the profitability of the business
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers
• Manage your customer accounts and diary
• Have the opportunity to quickly progress to a Business Manager / Branch Manager role where you will continue to drive sales growth, as well as having full autonomy over P&L, managing and mentoring employees, marketing, logistics and purchasing

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience in the electrical wholesale sector
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to spot and capitalise on new business opportunities
• A proven track record of developing relationships with both suppliers and customers
• Natural leadership qualities and a desire to progress to Branch Manager

Rewards

As an Area Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £35,000 - £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• A package including a car, mobile, laptop and healthcare
• Company pension scheme