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General Manager – Industrial Products

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused General Manager to open a new branch in Sheffield. You'll be working for an impressive £1.5 billion 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 OpportunityAs a General Manager, you will: Have full autonomy and be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Develop and maintain relationships with both new and some existing customers Ensure the achievement of your set targets and objectives Drive sales growth and company performance Be at the forefront of representing and growing your business RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you should have: B2B sales and management…

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Business Development Manager – Industrial Electrical

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to manage existing customers and grow new business in the Greater Manchester area. You'll initially be based out of an existing business within the group with the aim of opening your very own branch and progressing to a Branch Manager position in the near future.You'll be working for an impressive £1.5 billion group of distribution businesses who 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.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Business Development Manager based in the Trafford Park area. You should be an experienced salesperson (ideally from an electrical, industrial, or mechanical product background) with a strong ability to capitalise on opportunities to…

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Business Development Manager – Industrial Electrical

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to manage existing customers and grow new business in the Norwich area. You'll initially be based out of an existing business within the group with the aim of opening your very own branch and progressing to a Branch Manager position in the near future.You'll be working for an impressive £1.5 billion group of distribution businesses who 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.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Business Development Manager based in the Norwich area. You should be an experienced salesperson (ideally from an electrical, industrial, or mechanical product background) with a strong ability to capitalise on opportunities to maximise profitability.As…

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General Manager – Wholesale & Distribution

A large UK-wide group of wholesale & distribution businesses are looking for an entrepreneurial and sales-driven General Manager to join them in the West Midlands. If you're an experienced General Manager / Business Manager / Branch Manager working within a wholesale & distribution environment with profit and loss responsibility, this could be an excellent career opportunity for you to run your own business with full autonomy. Role Responsibilities As a General Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly take on a Business Management role within the group. You'll work closely with existing Business Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. This will prepare you for a General Manager role where you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing B2B customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales…

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Internal Sales – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their team in Heywood. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful business that had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success. Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and clients - with a particular focus on commercial clients Making proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Advising customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Representing the business in a confident and professional manner Getting involved in project work, for example, for new buildings and city centre apartments RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £26,000 - £30,000 A…

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Branch Manager – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for an ambitious and sales-focused Branch Manager to run their established operation in Chester. This is an exciting opportunity to take full responsibility for running your own business and you'll have autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business' Chester branch is relatively small at the moment with excellent potential for growth. The business' region, and as a whole, had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success.As a Branch Manager, you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue Work on small, medium and large scale projects in the local area, such as new-build…

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Assistant Manager – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a proactive Assistant Manager to join their successful and growing team in Stockport. This is an exciting and varied role where you will be overseeing the day-to-day running of the branch.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business' Stockport branch continues to go from strength to strength since opening a couple of years ago. The business' region, and as a whole, had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success.As an Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include: Providing support to the Branch Manager with running all of the business internal functions Being involved in buying, internal sales and trade counter sales, as well as ensuring the branch and staff members are operating effectively at all times Driving sales growth and company performance Spotting and capitalising on new business opportunities Helping to secure the business' reputation as a supplier of choice RewardsAs an Assistant Manager, you will receive: Starting salary between £28,000…

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Business Development Manager – Industrial Products

A successful industrial products business is looking for a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to manage existing customers and grow new business in the West Midlands. You'll be joining a profitable business in the West Midlands with the aim of stepping up to Branch Manager position in the near future.You'll be working for an impressive group of distribution businesses who 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.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Business Development Manager based in the West Midlands. You should be an experienced salesperson from an industrial products background with a strong ability to capitalise on opportunities to maximise profitability.As a Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include: Working closely with existing Branch Managers to familiarise yourself…

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Sales Assistant – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to join their team in Altrincham. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you'll have a varied role working across multiple departments within the business.You'll be joining a successful business that had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success. Given its great location, there is excellent potential for business growth.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and clients Advising customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Making proactive calls and spotting opportunities to grow the business Representing the business in a confident and professional manner Getting involved in project work Assisting multiple departments within the business as required RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £24,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience) A lucrative uncapped bonus, linked to your…

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Trainee Auditor

Due to the success of previous trainees who have progressed, a major group of distribution companies are looking for a bright, ambitious and analytical graduate (or someone with a few years commercial experience) to join their Head Office team in Newbury. This is an exciting opportunity to join a £1 billion group, with 9 leading businesses, who are passionate about developing in-house talent.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Trainee Auditor, you will: Be part of the operational audit team, working alongside a team of professional auditors who will help and support you in your professional development Learn about auditing all areas of the business, including stock take, sales, health and safety operations, business processes and finance Shadow other experienced Auditors in the team and work with the Director of Compliance Go on operational visits travelling regularly across the UK, conducting stock-taking, analysing the business processes, checking for fraud and preparing reports Be provided with the opportunity to complete additional qualifications to be successful as you progress With professional…

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Internal Account Manager – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Internal Account Manager to join their team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful business that had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success. Given its great location, there is excellent potential for business growth. Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Internal Account Manager, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and clients Making proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Advising customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Representing the business in a confident and professional manner Getting involved in project work, for example, for new buildings and city centre apartments Working towards expanding the branch's bathroom display…

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Branch Manager – Industrial Products

A successful industrial products business is looking for a proactive and results-focused Branch Manager to manage existing customers and grow new business in the West Midlands. You'll be managing a profitable business in Willenhall and working for an impressive group of distribution businesses who 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. Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Branch Manager to run their location in Willenhall. You should be an experienced salesperson or manager from an industrial products background with a strong ability to capitalise on opportunities to maximise profitability.As a Branch Manager, your responsibilities will include: Have full autonomy and be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics…

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Plumbers Merchant Trainee

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Plumbers Merchant Trainee to join their team in Rochdale. This is an exciting opportunity to get to know how a successful business works, gain experience in various areas and build a career in a path that suits your strengths.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Plumbers Merchant Trainee, you will: Receive ongoing training in various departments within the business including internal sales, trade counter, warehouse, customer deliveries Advise customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Make deliveries in the local area Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Represent the business in a confident and professional manner Get involved in project work RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £21,000 - £27,000 A lucrative uncapped bonus, linked to your performance and that of the branch Mentoring and support from an experienced manager Opportunities to progress in to a range of different roles Optional membership of…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A leading, UK-wide group of wholesale and distribution businesses are looking for an ambitious Branch Manager to run their growing business in the Dartford area. You'll be given the freedom and autonomy to run the business with the support and buying power of a large and very reputable group.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Branch Manager, you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers Drive trade counter sales growth and company performance Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving trade counter sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of your set targets and objectives RewardsAs a Branch Manager, you will receive: A competitive starting salary between £40,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience) Uncapped bonus potential Company pension Mentoring, support and continued professional development Excellent opportunities for progression within the company and the wider group RequirementsWe are looking for a proactive salesperson, current assistant/branch manager or trade counter manager with experience in the electrical…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical distribution industry is offering ambitious and sales-focused professionals the opportunity to run one of their well-established profit centres. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £45K plus a lucrative bonus based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses, with an annual turnover exceeding £1.5 billion. The group continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.The role of a Branch Manager within this group is an exciting one where you will have full responsibility for running your own business. You will have full autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more. If you want to make things happen, make your mark on your own business and make a lot of money for yourself, then this is the opportunity for you.As a Branch Manager, you will:…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market-leader in the electrical wholesale industry are currently recruiting for a Branch Manager to run their established and successful electrical wholesale business in Galway. You'll be joining a distribution group with an impressive annual turnover exceeding £1.4 billion, who currently employ over 3,200 people across Ireland and the UK. The business pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees. The RoleThe role of a Branch Manager within the group is an exciting one, you will be in effect running your own business. You will have full autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more. As a Branch Manager, you will: Be responsible for all aspects of running the branch Develop and maintain relationships with existing customers Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue Present, communicate and sell to all levels Essential RequirementsWe're looking for someone with an electrical wholesale background, or solid…

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Sales & Business Trainee

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Sales & Business Trainee to join their team in Chester. This is an exciting opportunity to get to know how a successful business works, gain experience in various areas and build a career in a path that suits your strengths.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Sales & Business Trainee, you will: Receive ongoing training in various departments within the business including internal sales, trade counter, warehouse, customer deliveries Advise customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Make deliveries in the local area Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Represent the business in a confident and professional manner Get involved in project work RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £21,000 - £27,000 A lucrative uncapped bonus, linked to your performance and that of the branch Mentoring and support from an experienced manager Opportunities to progress in to a range of different roles Optional…

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Internal Sales – Electrical Wholesale

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their team in Luton. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful electrical wholesaler who already employs over 3,200 people across hundreds of UK locations. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.5 billion, they're a company that continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on their decentralised business model as well as building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers Ensuring the achievement of set branch targets and objectives Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Advising clients on the best solution available to meet their requirements RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £26,000 - £32,000 (negotiable…

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Internal Sales – Electrical Wholesale

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their team in High Wycombe. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful electrical wholesaler who already employs over 3,200 people across hundreds of UK locations. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.5 billion, they're a company that continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on their decentralised business model as well as building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers Ensuring the achievement of set branch targets and objectives Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Advising clients on the best solution available to meet their requirements RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £26,000 - £32,000…

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Internal Sales – Electrical Wholesale

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their team in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful electrical wholesaler who already employs over 3,200 people across hundreds of UK locations. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.5 billion, they're a company that continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on their decentralised business model as well as building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers Ensuring the achievement of set branch targets and objectives Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Advising clients on the best solution available to meet their requirements RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £26,000 - £32,000 (negotiable…

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