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.

The Opportunity

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 performanceRequirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

Proven B2B sales experience
Experience within 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 colleaguesRewards

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 groupApply Today

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed