Internal Sales

Vacancy

Our well established and successful electrical wholesaler client is looking for an experienced Internal Sales / Assistant Manager to join their team in Portsmouth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong background in electrical wholesale who is looking to take the next step in their career, combining sales, account management and branch support responsibilities.

• Managing and developing existing customer accounts
• Generating new business and developing new customer relationships
• Handling incoming enquiries, leads and sales opportunities
• Preparing and following up on quotes
• Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Providing knowledgeable product advice to trade customers
• Serving customers on the trade counter
• Building strong relationships with clients and visiting customers when required
• Supporting the branch and wider team with day-to-day operations
• Assisting with the smooth running of the branch and supporting the Branch Manager

• 3+ years' experience within electrical wholesale is essential
• Strong knowledge of electrical products and the trade
• Proven internal sales and account management experience
• Confident dealing with tradespeople and commercial customers
• Experience generating new business and developing accounts
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Motivated, proactive and commercially minded
• Comfortable working across both sales and trade counter duties
• Full UK driving licence preferred

• £35,000 - £40,000 salary
• Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings, 8:30am - 12:00pm
• Opportunity to progress within an established electrical wholesaler
• Varied role combining internal sales, account management and branch support
• Long-term career opportunity