Regional Sales Manager – Electrical

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable electrical wholesale company in Bedford is seeking a proactive Regional Sales Manager. This role offers an excellent salary between £45,000 - £55,000, uncapped bonuses, and a structured progression path into senior management. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ambition to lead teams and drive performance.

Benefits

Starting salary between £45,000 – £55,000

Uncapped bonus

Car, mobile, and laptop

Optional company pension scheme

Clear career progression path

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience, ideally in electrical wholesale/manufacturing.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills.
• Confident, entrepreneurial mindset with leadership ambition.
• Ability to build rapport and drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Drive sales growth and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Manage entire business operations, including P&L.
• Mentor and motivate team members for high performance.

Skills

Sales experience

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Leadership ability

Job description

An established and highly respected player in the electrical wholesale sector is looking for a proactive Regional Sales Manager to fast-track into a key leadership position. You’ll join a successful group known for its consistent growth, excellent service, and commitment to building long-term relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees alike.

Role Responsibilities

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly progress to a management role. You’ll work closely with existing Branch Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. You will also complete a tailored training programme focusing on business operations and leadership.

All of this will prepare you for a Branch Manager role where you will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue
• Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing
• Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives
• Mentor and motivate your team to achieve high performance

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Proven sales experience (ideally in electrical wholesale/manufacturing or a related sector)
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills
• A confident, entrepreneurial mindset with the ambition to lead
• A natural ability to build rapport, lead teams, and drive business performance

Rewards

As a Regional Sales Manager, you will receive:

• A starting salary between £45,000 – £55,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Uncapped bonus linked to your performance
• A package including a car, mobile and laptop
• Optional membership of the company pension scheme
• A clear, structured career progression path into senior management

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!