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Trainee Purchasing Administrator

A growing DIY, home and garden business are looking for a reliable and positive Trainee Purchasing Administrator to join their new flagship trading location in Aylesbury. The business you'll be joining offers stable career prospects, good professional development opportunities and excellent rewards.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Trainee Purchasing Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Learning about all aspects of warehouse operation and management. Maintaining records of purchasing systems and tracking inventory levels. Booking in stock inbound from suppliers. Purchasing stock and meeting with suppliers. Liaising with the sales office and buying teams regarding promotions. Undertaking various administrative tasks (including health and safety). Contributing to the smooth functioning of the office environment and supporting colleagues in day-to-day operations. RewardsThe package for this Trainee Purchasing Administrator role includes: A starting salary of £27,000 Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus Opportunities for further training and advancement, including off-site learning Pension scheme Working hours are Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm (1 hour lunch break) RequirementsTo…

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Sales & Business Trainee

A growing distribution business is looking for a money-motivated Sales & Business Trainee to join their successful team in South Bristol. You'll be building strong relationships with B2B customers, maximising the profitability of customer accounts and proactively developing new business.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a technical sales and distribution company of all major branded HVAC control products, electrical control and panel building products and energy control solutions. The business is busy, profitable and holds a strong position in their market. They are part of an impressive £1 billion UK group of distribution companies that already employ over 2,000 people across the UK and offer excellent career development and progression opportunities.In this Sales & Business Trainee role, your responsibilities will include: Building and managing B2B customer relationships Providing a high level of customer service at all times Hitting targets through pro-active telephone sales Converting leads and quotes into firm orders Working closely with the external sales team to follow up on sales leads Account management Cementing the…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical distribution industry is looking for a sales-focused Branch Manager to run their established operation in Newtown. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £50K plus a lucrative bonus based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses. 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 of 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: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical distribution industry is looking for a sales-focused Branch Manager to run their established operation in Milford Haven. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £50K plus a lucrative bonus based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses. 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 of 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: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical distribution industry is looking for a sales-focused Branch Manager to run their established operation in Shrewsbury. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £50K plus a lucrative bonus based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses. 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 of 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: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing…

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Business Development Manager – Electrical Renewables

A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution companies is looking for a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to join their growing business in Portsmouth. The Portsmouth location is extremely successful, being the largest and most established within the renewables division, and is offering this excellent opportunity for a confident salesperson to continue driving growth and earn lucrative profit share rewards.You'll be joining a successful electrical wholesaler who already employs over 4,000 people across hundreds of UK locations. The renewables sector of the business is growing rapidly with high demand and fast stock turnover of their products. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.7 billion, they're a company that continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Business Development Manager based in the Portsmouth area. You should be an experienced salesperson (with at least 1-2 years experience and ideally from a renewables /sustainable electrical solutions/electrical wholesale…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical wholesale industry is offering ambitious and sales-focused professionals the opportunity to run one of their well-established businesses in Hinckley. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £50K plus lucrative bonuses based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses, with an annual turnover exceeding £1.7 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 within the electrical wholesale industry is offering ambitious and sales-focused professionals the opportunity to run one of their well-established businesses in Aylesbury. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £50K plus lucrative bonuses based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses, with an annual turnover exceeding £1.7 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 Trainee – Electrical Wholesale

A market-leading electrical wholesale group are looking for ambitious and proactive salespeople to fast-track to key management roles in Warwickshire. They currently have an impressive network of 380 businesses across the UK and a commitment to ongoing expansion through new openings and strategic acquisitions, this opportunity offers a fantastic platform for career advancement. They are looking for energetic individuals with experience in B2B sales within the wholesale distribution sector who are looking to progress their careers.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Branch Manager Trainee, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly progress to a management role. You'll work closely with existing Branch Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. You will also complete a tailored training programme focusing on business operations and leadership.All of this will prepare you for a Branch Manager role where 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…

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Branch Manager Trainee – Electrical Wholesale

A market-leading electrical wholesale group are looking for ambitious and proactive salespeople to fast-track to key management roles in Northamptonshire. They currently have an impressive network of 380 businesses across the UK and a commitment to ongoing expansion through new openings and strategic acquisitions, this opportunity offers a fantastic platform for career advancement. They are looking for energetic individuals with experience in B2B sales within the wholesale distribution sector who are looking to progress their careers.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Branch Manager Trainee, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly progress to a management role. You'll work closely with existing Branch Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. You will also complete a tailored training programme focusing on business operations and leadership.All of this will prepare you for a Branch Manager role where 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…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical wholesale industry is offering ambitious and sales-focused professionals the opportunity to run one of their well-established businesses in Andover. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £50K plus lucrative bonuses based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses, with an annual turnover exceeding £1.7 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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Internal Sales Executive

A growing mechanical, HVAC and electrical products distribution business is looking for a motivated Internal Sales Executive to join their successful team in Nottingham. You'll be building strong relationships with B2B customers, maximising the profitability of your customer accounts and proactively developing new business.The OpportunityThe business you'll be joining is busy, profitable and holds a strong position in their market. They offer excellent service and knowledge to a wide range of customers and market sectors including Technical FM Companies, Specialist BMS System Installers, M&E Contractors, Industrial & Buildings Sector, OEM's and Control Panel Builders, Public Sector - Councils / Health, Defence Contractors, MOD and the Commercial Sector.The business is also part of an impressive £1 billion UK group of distribution companies that already employ over 2,000 people across the UK.In this Internal Sales Executive role, your responsibilities will include: Building and managing B2B customer relationships Providing a high level of customer service at all times Hitting targets through proactive telephone sales Converting leads and quotes…

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Business Manager – B2B 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 businesses in Oxford. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £50K (negotiable) plus lucrative bonuses based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses, with an annual turnover exceeding £1.7 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 Business 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 Business Manager, you…

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Internal Sales – Electrical Wholesale

One of the biggest names in the industrial electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Sales / Branch Assistant to join their growing team in Coventry. 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 building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.ResponsibilitiesIn this Internal Sales / Branch Assistant role, you will: Provide excellent service to the branch's customer base Represent the business in a confident and professional manner Communicate effectively with different departments within the business, as well as assisting in these departments when required Advise customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone…

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IT Support Assistant

A large UK-wide group of wholesale & distribution businesses are looking for a confident and reliable IT Support Assistant to join their Head Office team in Newbury. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced and collaborative environment, providing essential technical support to the company's employees and contributing to the smooth operation of their IT systems.Role ResponsibilitiesThe company you'll be joining uses a wide range of IT systems and providers that play an essential role in the running of their business. As an IT Support Assistant, you'll be part of a well-established Helpdesk team of 8 who handle 500-700 calls per month. Your responsibilities will include: Providing first-line technical support to 1,500 internal users from around the country via phone and email, resolving IT issues promptly and effectively. Liaising and following up with IT providers (such as Microsoft 365 and cloud-based software) to troubleshoot problems. Providing users with regular updates as to the status of their issue. Identifying areas where the current…

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Category Manager – Plumbing and Heating

A leading distributor of heating, plumbing and bathroom products, who is part of a successful £1 billion turnover group, is looking for a Category Manager to join their operation in the UK.In this position, you will be working closely with a number of strategic suppliers (Far East and UK) to ensure favourable commercial terms and product availability for the business' own-brand plumbing product range.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Category Manager, your role responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with suppliers (initially own-brand products but with the potential to move onto higher-level branded suppliers) Negotiating supplier arrangements Sourcing and developing new supplier relationships Monitoring supplier performance and conducting pricing analysis Brand development and supporting the sales team Managing promotional opportunities and clearance stock reduction Job PackageAs a Category Manager, you will receive a package including: A starting salary between £55,000- £65,000 (depending on experience) Substantial annual profit share bonus Company car 25 days annual leave Contributory pension scheme Excellent progression opportunities i.e. to Director level…

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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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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution companies is looking for a sales-focused Branch Manager to lead their brand new location in Doncaster. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in a new opening where you'll be taking on an existing customer base and motivated small team.You'll be joining a successful electrical wholesaler who already employs over 4,000 people across hundreds of UK locations. The renewables sector of the business is growing rapidly with high demand and fast stock turnover of their products. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.7 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 RequirementsThe 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…

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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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Trainee Auditor

A major £1.7 billion distribution business is looking for bright, outgoing and analytical Trainee Auditors who want to work in a challenging commercial business environment. The company are market-leaders in their industry and offer excellent progression opportunities for this autonomous role involving travel and a company car from day one.The OpportunityThis is an excellent opportunity to join a large nationwide company and build a successful career with them. You'll be joining the operational audit team, going on operational visits, conducting stock-taking, analysing the business processes and preparing reports. You will be an integral member of the audit team, ensuring that organisational goals and objectives are met.Following your initial training period (6-9 months) you will progress to a Field Auditor role and receive a salary increase to £28,000+. In the future, there will be opportunities to progress into other commercial roles or develop your career within the audit department. Other trainees who have completed this programme have progressed into high-level roles within Audit, Credit Management and…

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