WE ARE RECRUITING FOR A SALES MANAGER BASED AT THE YEOVIL 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.

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.

• 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.