Assistant Manager

Ref: JP1799
Vacancy: Assistant Manager Industry: Electrical Wholesale Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire
An experienced sales person from the electrical wholesale industry is required for an Assistant Manager position in Baldock, Hertfordshire area.
The company is a well established electrical wholesaler with multiple branches. They are looking for an Assistant Manager who can join their team working alongside the Branch Manager.
The role:
* Sales Quotations & Sales Orders;
* Workings closely with a large customer base ensuring orders are completed accurately and to a high standard.
* To increase the turnover and profit of the branch through the development of both existing and new business.
* The role will involve calling on regular spending accounts, re-contacting and activating dormant accounts and cold calling potential new customers
* To ensure the smooth running of the branch in the Branch Managers absence.
* To supervise and motivate the team
* To ensure the branch in well maintained, clean and safe.
* To solve queries or problems.
* Provide quotations
* Assist on the trade counter
* To drive sales to reach sales targets
* To manage the stores, checking stock levels, ordering stock
The person:
* Enthusiastic, confident and hardworking.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Good team player
* Good sales experience
* Some supervisory experience preferred.
* Good electrical and lighting product knowledge
* Salary depending on experience plus bonus and benefits.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Free onsite parking
All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates. For further information and contact details, please visit our website
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed