Sales Manager – Industrial Products

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Healthcare

Laptop

Mobile phone

Pension scheme

Bonus

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd. in Cardiff is seeking an ambitious Sales Manager to win new business and grow existing accounts within the industrial sector. The role offers progression towards a Business Manager position with full autonomy over P&L and team leadership.

You will negotiate with a broad customer base, manage your diary and accounts, and drive profitability through strategic sales leadership and exceptional relationship management.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales experience in industrial sector (mechanical/electrical).
• Strong negotiation and closing skills with a track record of securing new business.
• Demonstrated ability to build and grow long‑term supplier and customer relationships.
• Natural leadership qualities with the ability to mentor others as the business grows.

Responsibilities

• Represent the business by winning new business and growing existing accounts.
• Meet sales targets and increase profitability of the business.
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers.
• Manage customer accounts and diary, ensuring high service levels.
• Progress quickly to a Business Manager role with autonomy over P&L, mentoring staff and overseeing marketing, logistics and purchasing.

Skills

B2B sales

Industrial sector experience

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Job description

One of the UK’s leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for an ambitious and results-focused Sales Manager to join their growing business in Cardiff. This is an exciting role where you’ll be building strong relationships with customers in the area and be given the opportunity to open and 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 progress quickly to a Business 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 industrial sector, this can be mechanical, electrical etc.
• 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

Rewards

As a Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £45,000 – £60,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• A lucrative bonus linked to your performance and that of your business
• A package including a car, mobile, laptop and healthcare
• Company pension scheme