Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car and laptop

Mobile phone

Healthcare

Company pension

Bonus potential

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd is seeking an ambitious Sales Manager to join the Bath area. You will be at the forefront of winning new business and growing existing accounts, while positioning yourself for future Branch Manager autonomy within a major distribution group.

You will negotiate with a diverse range of customers, manage your diary, and drive profitability, with a clear path to leadership as the business expands. A competitive package accompanies this role.

Qualifications

• Strong B2B sales experience.
• 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 with full autonomy over P&L, managing and mentoring employees, marketing, logistics and purchasing.

Skills

B2B sales

Electrical wholesale

Negotiation

Relationship building

Leadership

Job description

A market leader within the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an ambitious and results-focused Sales Manager to join them in Bath 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 £1.7 billion 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 a 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:

• Strong B2B sales experience
• 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 a Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Competitive starting salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Lucrative bonus potential
• A package including a car, mobile, laptop and healthcare
• Company pension scheme

Do you think you have what it takes?