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Area Sales Manager - Wiring Systems And Lighting Controls

Mitchell Maguire

Birmingham

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GBP 50,000 - 60,000

11 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager to drive sales of wiring systems and lighting controls. This role focuses on managing existing relationships while also developing new business, with a revenue responsibility of approximately £700,000-£800,000. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical field sales, particularly with wiring systems or lighting controls, and will thrive in a project-led environment. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary, commission, and benefits including a BMW Hybrid car, making it a perfect fit for motivated individuals looking to make a significant impact in the industry.

BMW Hybrid Car

Comprehensive Benefits

Must have project led electrical field sales experience.
Demonstrable track record managing relationships with contractors.

Promoting wiring systems and lighting control systems in the field.
Managing existing accounts and developing new business opportunities.

Field Sales Experience

Relationship Management

Project Led Sales

Electrical Knowledge

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Electrical/Mechanical Qualifications

3-5 Years Field Sales Experience

Area Sales Manager – Wiring Systems and Lighting Controls

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Wiring Systems and Lighting Controls

Sector: Lighting and Electronic Sector, Lighting Control Modules (LCMs), Sensors, Leads, Modular Wiring Accessories, MCC (LCM's), Switching, Dimming and Addressable Versions, Electrical Contractors, Electrical Installers, M&E contractors and Engineers

Area to be covered: Midlands

Remuneration: £50,000 neg. + £9,000-£10,000 commission

Benefits: BMW Hybrid car & comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities:

Field sales position promoting a vast range of wiring systems and lighting control systems
Selling direct into electrical and M&E contractors
Project led role, typically targeting projects between £20,000-£30,000 (plus lots of smaller sales)
85% account management/ development of existing relationships
15% new business development
Responsible for circa 200 customers, 50 of which will need regular visits
Typically 12-15 customer appointments per week
Revenue responsibility of approx. £700,000-£800,000
Inheriting an area currently achieving target YTD
Targeting sectors such as: commercial, manufacturing, warehouse and retail

Minimum Requirements:

Must have project led electrical field sales experience
Must have sold wiring systems or lighting controls field sales experience (may consider fire alarms)
Demonstrable track record managing and building relationships with electrical and M&E contractors
3-5 years proven track record in field sales
Ideally working for a manufacturer
May consider a field sales person who has sold into electrical wholesale, but only if project led
Autonomous in nature
Excellent work ethic/ goals driven
Ideally have electrical / mechanical qualifications or related experience
Previous experience within the commercial, manufacturing, warehouse and retail sectors may be beneficial
Highly organised and capable
IT Literate

Company: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted: Mar 24th 2025

Closes: Apr 24th 2025

Sector: Lighting and Electronic Sector

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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