Regional Sales Manager

Europa plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of electrical components is looking for a Regional Sales Manager in Bristol. The role involves proactively selling a wide range of products to wholesale customers, maintaining strong relationships, and executing strategic sales plans. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the electrical components industry, strong customer relationships skills, and experience with CRM systems. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and incentives.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent upon experience

Company car or car allowance

Quarterly sales incentive

Increased pension contribution

BUPA private healthcare

Companywide bonus scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Desirable knowledge of the electrical components industry and legislative framework.
• Experience in technical sales in an electrical or similar environment is a plus.
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sell to wholesale customers in the assigned region.
• Maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Identify new business prospects and nurture existing relationships.
• Execute strategic sales plans and collaborate with internal teams.
• Attend industry events to expand client base.

Skills

Electrical component sales process

Customer relationships

Time management

CRM systems

Verbal and written English

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM software

Job description

Overview

Europa is a leading supplier of Electrical components to the wholesale distribution market. We are currently recruiting for a Regional Sales Manager to join our established sales team to continue to drive Europa’s success in delivering top-quality products and services to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Proactively sell a diverse array of industrial, commercial, and domestic electrical products to wholesale customers in your designated region.
• Foster and maintain robust relationships with key decision-makers at wholesalers to maximise sales opportunities.
• Identify new business prospects and nurture existing client relationships to drive sales growth.
• Collaborate with fellow Regional Sales Managers to seize new business through specification and stock sales, leveraging industry expertise and best practices.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans across target accounts to achieve sales objectives and bolster Europa's market presence.
• Stay abreast of industry trends through market research to inform sales strategies and tactics.
• Work closely with internal teams such as marketing and product development to tailor solutions for customers.
• Network and forge connections at industry events and conferences to expand our client base.
• Utilise CRM systems for regular account reviews and forecasts to devise effective sales strategies.
• Collaborate with other regional account managers to share insights and ensure consistency in sales approach.

Experience and Knowledge

• A desirable knowledge of the electrical component sales process
• Knowledge of the electrical components industry and an understanding of the legislative framework that governs the electrical industry.
• Excellent verbal and written English, strong working knowledge of 365 suite and experience using CRM systems.
• Expertise in building and nurturing customer relationships to develop sustainable pipelines from target accounts.
• A willingness to work within a collaborative environment, but also demonstrate an ability to work alone as needed.
• The ability to effectively manage time to ensure that an optimum number of sales calls are executed each week, whilst also ensuring that any administrative tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Evidence of establishing strong local relationships (Desirable).
• Experience of technical sales in an electrical or similar environment (Desirable).

Benefits

In return we will offer you a competitive salary dependent upon experience, Company car or Car allowance and quarterly sales incentive, 23 days holiday which increases with service, the option to purchase more, increased pension contribution, BUPA private healthcare with the option to add family members, 3 x life assurance & EAP, companywide bonus scheme, free onsite parking useful for travel from Luton Airport.

Application and Eligibility

If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and embark on an exciting journey with us At Europa.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and documented evidence will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Please apply today for an immediate interview.