Sales Manager

We are recruiting for an Experienced Sales Manager based at the Durham Branch of this leading electrical wholesaler, offering an excellent basic salary and benefits package (including a competitive bonus scheme & quality company car).

As a firm supporter of continuing professional development and nurturing talent, excellent career progression prospects are also available for candidates that demonstrate business savvy, hard work and determination to succeed.

The Role of 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 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 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

About Us:

With over 50 years’ experience in the electrical wholesale industry, we are 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 including on-target annual bonus
• 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

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

No Agencies Please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,300.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Private medical insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person