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Area Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

A leading name within the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an ambitious and results-focused Area Sales Manager to join them in Nottingham area. This is an exciting role where you'll be building strong relationships with customers in the area and be given the opportunity to manage your own branch in the near future.

You'll be joining an impressive group of distribution businesses that continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success.

The Opportunity

As an Area Sales Manager, you will:

• Be at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts
• Meet sales targets and increase the profitability of the business
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers
• Manage your customer accounts and diary
• Have the opportunity to quickly progress to a Business Manager / Branch Manager role where you will continue to drive sales growth, as well as having full autonomy over P&L, managing and mentoring employees, marketing, logistics and purchasing

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Experience in the electrical wholesale sector
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to spot and capitalise on new business opportunities
• A proven track record of developing relationships with both suppliers and customers
• Natural leadership qualities and a desire to progress to Branch Manager

Rewards

As an Area Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £35,000 - £50,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
• A package including a car, mobile, laptop and healthcare
• Company pension scheme