External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

MUST HAVE ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE OR MERCHANT SALES EXPERIENCE. ANY CV’S WITHOUT THIS EXPERIENCE WILL BE REJECTED AUTOMATICALLY. Location: Manchester Pay rate/Salary:  Base Salary 30 to 40k – Bonus Available Hours of Work: Mon – Fri  Type: Permanent – Office/Field based Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods) My client is a leading Electrical Wholesaler, one of the largest in the UK, they are recruiting for an External Sales Manager in one of their Manchester Branches. The Role of Sales Manager: 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. 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 If you would like more information about this role, please contact Aaron Cooper on our Commercial team on (phone number removed). About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester. This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website ((url removed))