External Sales Manager

Proactive Solutions Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Job description

External Sales Manager

We are recruiting for a Sales Manager based at the London City Branch of a leading electrical wholesaler, offering an excellent basic salary of £30-45k depending on experience (potentially higher for the right candidate) + commission and benefits package (including a competitive bonus scheme & quality company car).

The Business Development Manager / Field Sales Executive / Area Sales Manager / External Sales Manager will work for a firm supporter of continuing professional development and nurturing talent. This job has excellent career progression prospects for candidates that demonstrate business savvy, hard work and determination to succeed.

Responsibilities:

1. Growing and increasing sales in the branch's geographical area.
2. Continually identifying and developing new and existing business accounts.
3. Developing strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts.
4. The ability to not be afraid of rejection, be it on the phone or face to face.
5. Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.

Essential Skills:

1. Cold calling on the telephone willingness and tenacity.
2. The ability to approach companies directly, understanding how to spot a suitable target company.
3. Able to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients.
4. The ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
5. The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
6. Smartly presented portraying a professional company image.
7. A valid UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills:

1. Punctual, reliable and able to demonstrate effective time management.
2. Career focussed, hardworking and ambitious.
3. Strong telephone skills.
4. Positive, ambitious and driven with excellent listening/communication skills.
5. Experience of the wholesale industry would be advantageous but not essential.

With over 50 years' experience in the electrical wholesale industry, our client is 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.

What's in it for you?

1. Competitive salary, £30-45k basic (potentially higher for the right candidate), + uncapped commission. Car provided.
2. Paid holiday plus Bank Holidays.
3. Monday-Friday (with the opportunity of alternative Saturdays).
4. Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member.
5. Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and long-term career prospects.

Benefits:

1. Company car
2. Private medical insurance
3. Generous commission

Licence/Certification:

1. Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person.

Proactive People is an employment agency and employment business.