Sales Manager – Industrial Electrical

One of the UK’s leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Sales Manager to join its established operation in Runcorn.

This is an excellent opportunity for a successful B2B salesperson who wants to take the next step in their career. You’ll be responsible for developing customer relationships, driving sales growth and building your presence within the local market, while quickly moving into a Branch Manager position with full responsibility for sales, profitability, operations and team leadership.

You’ll be joining a market-leading business that forms part of a £1.7 billion distribution group employing over 1,700 people nationwide. The group has built an outstanding reputation for customer service, quality products and developing talented sales professionals into successful business leaders.

Operating within a highly entrepreneurial environment, you’ll be given the autonomy to develop business opportunities, build lasting customer relationships and make a genuine impact on the success of the branch.

As a Sales Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of growing the business, building strong customer relationships, winning new business and increasing sales and profitability within your territory. Alongside this, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s products, customers and operations as you prepare for a Branch Manager position where you will:

• Take full responsibility for branch performance and profitability
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of employees
• Drive sales growth and business development initiatives
• Manage purchasing, stock and supplier relationships
• Oversee day-to-day branch operations
• Take ownership of the branch P&L and overall business performance

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Proven B2B sales experience
• Experience with in electrical wholesale or industrial distribution
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills
• A proven ability to identify and convert new business opportunities
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• A proactive, self-motivated and entrepreneurial approach
• The ambition to develop into a leadership role
• Natural leadership qualities and the ability to inspire confidence in customers and colleagues

As a Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £45,000 – £55,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• Lucrative bonus scheme linked to your performance and business success
• Company car
• Mobile phone and laptop
• Private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term career opportunities within a successful and growing £1.7 billion group

If you’re a driven sales professional looking to join a successful business, build your own customer base and progress into branch leadership, we’d love to hear from you.