Trade/Distribution Sales (Racking & Storage)

Alex Hopkirk Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,800 - 35,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission potential

Growth opportunity

Sick pay scheme

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of racking and storage solutions is seeking a new Trade/Distribution Manager. This role involves managing trade relationships, providing technical support, and developing sales plans. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £32,000 with uncapped commission potential (OTE £40k-£50k). This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with technical understanding or sales experience within the trade/distribution sector. Join a fast-growing company with genuine growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Previous racking experience preferred but not essential.
• Strong technical understanding is beneficial.
• Background in selling a technical product or service is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build on existing trade/distribution relationships.
• Manage incoming enquiries and prioritize workload.
• Read AutoCAD drawings and provide quotes.
• Manage client base of racking trade accounts.
• Develop sales plans and forecasts.

Skills

Sales process enjoyment

Resilience

Proactive approach

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of racking and storage solutions looking to recruit a new Trade/Distribution Manager to continue to build and develop trade relationships With a competitive package and scope for growth this is a great opportunity for an experienced racking individual or related industry sales, admin or customer service focused professional seeking a new and exciting challenge.

Responsibilities

• Building on existing trade/distribution relationships within the racking & storage sector
• Managing a large number of incoming enquiries by prioritizing the workload effectively
• Read autoCAD drawings
• Provide quotes and process incoming orders, liaise with the factory, arrange deliveries and deal with any issues
• Managing an existing client base of racking trade accounts across the UK
• Provide strong technical support to distributors seeking to buy a variety of racking, shelving and storage products
• Develop weekly, monthly and annual sales plans and forecasts

Requirements

The company ideally require an individual with previous racking experience, though individuals with a strong technical understanding may also be considered. Racking & storage experience is by no means essential and our client are open minded to individuals from other backgrounds either from trade/distribution sales, admin or customer service. You will, however be highly resilient and proactive in your approach and enjoy the sales process. Experience of reading CAD is preferred but not essential though a background in selling a technical product or service would be highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience (up to £32,000)
• Excellent uncapped Commission potential (OTE £40k-£50k achievable)
• Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within racking & storage
• Sick pay scheme
• Life insurance

The Company

Our client are an international manufacturer of racking and storage systems with a strong reputation across the world. Well established in the UK they also provide various semi and full automation products and services working with both end user’s and distributors. Due to continued growth the company are now seeking a new trade sales professional to continue to develop their distribution network.