Sales Account Manager / Trade Counter - Electrical Wholesale

Additional Resources Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Profit-sharing arrangement

Company van

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Sales Account Manager (Trade Counter) to develop customer accounts and drive new business for an electrical wholesale supplier.

The role covers trade counter service, branch operations and relationship management with customers and suppliers. A strong track record in B2B sales and UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales with a track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Ideally experience in electrical wholesale or similar environment.
• 1 year of direct sales experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, responsible and well organised, with experience supporting colleagues.
• Results-driven with focus on increasing sales and developing long-term customer relationships.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop existing business customer accounts.
• Generate new business through prospecting, cold-calling and following up on leads.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Identify sales opportunities, negotiate terms and secure new business.
• Work towards sales targets and grow revenue from allocated accounts.
• Support branch activities including trade counter service, stock intake, deliveries, restocking and opening/closing.
• Provide general operational support and work across different areas of the branch.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

B2B sales

Sales targets

Customer relationships

Electrical wholesale experience

Direct sales

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Sales Account Manager (Trade Counter) to join an electrical wholesale business supplying domestic, commercial and industrial electrical products and solutions to trade and retail customers.

As a Sales Account Manager (Trade Counter), you will develop customer accounts, identify new sales opportunities and provide hands‑on support across branch operations.

This full-time role based in Sheffield offers salary range of £27,500 - £37,500 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and developing existing business customer accounts.
• Generating new business through prospecting, cold‑calling and following up on leads.
• Building and maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Identifying sales opportunities, negotiating terms and securing new business.
• Working towards sales targets and growing revenue from allocated accounts.
• Supporting branch activities, including trade counter service, stock intake, deliveries, restocking and opening and closing.
• Providing general operational support and working across different areas of the branch.
• Perform other duties as required.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in B2B sales, with a track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
• Ideally you will have experience in electrical wholesale or similar environment.
• 1 year of experience in direct sales would be preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, responsible and well organised, with experience supporting or guiding colleagues.
• Results‑driven, with a focus on increasing sales and developing long‑term customer relationships.
• Right to work in the UK.

Whats on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Monthly bonus
• Profit‑sharing arrangement
• Company van available for customer visits when required

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Sales Executive, Sales Account Manager, Sales Representative, Electrical Wholesale Sales Advisor, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Sales Executive, Trade Counter Assistant, Branch Sales Executive, Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Supervisor, Trade Counter Supervisor, BDE, Trade Counter Sales Assistant, Trade Counter Manager, Business Development Representative, Business Development Manager

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