External Sales Manager - Electrical Wholesale

PLEASE NOTE, CANDIDATES WITHOUT ANY ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE OR MANUFACTURE EXPERIENCE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED. We are recruiting for a Sales Manager based at the Peterborough 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.
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.
If you would like any further information, please contact Aaron Cooper on 07893939795
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