External Sales Manager

External Sales Manager
Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive / Area Sales Manager / External Sales Manager
We are recruiting for a Sales Manager based at the Basingstoke Branch of a leading electrical wholesaler, offering an excellent basic salary (£30-45k depending on experience + £20k OTE plus benefits package (including a competitive bonus scheme & quality company car).
The Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive / Area Sales Manager / External Sales Manager will work for a firm supporter of continuing professional development and nurturing talent. This job has excellent career progression prospects also available for candidates that demonstrate business savvy, hard work and determination to succeed.
The role of the Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive / Area Sales Manager / External Sales Manager:

• Growing and increasing sales in the branch's geographical area.
• Continually identifying and developing new and existing business accounts.
• Developing strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts
• The ability to not be afraid of rejection, be it on the phone or face to face.
• Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Essential Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive / Area Sales Manager / External Sales Manager skills:

• Cold calling on the telephone willingness and tenacity
• The ability to approach companies direct, understanding how to spot a suitable target company
• Able to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients
• The ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
• The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
• Smartly presented portraying a professional company image
• A valid UK driving licence

Desirable Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive / Area Sales Manager / External Sales Manager skills:

• Punctual, reliable and able to demonstrate effective time management
• Career focussed, hardworking and ambitious.
• Strong telephone skills
• Positive, ambitious and driven with excellent listening/communication skills
• Experience of the wholesale industry would be advantageous but not essential

With over 50 years' experience in the electrical wholesale industry, our client is an energetic organisation that is part of a very successful European business. With a network of over 400 trading branches across continental Europe, there has never been a better time to get on board.
What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary, £30-45k basic, + £20k commission OTE
• Commencing on 20 days holiday per annum (full time employees) plus Bank Holidays
• Monday-Friday (with alternative Saturday's)
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member.
• Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and long-term career prospects

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Company car
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
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