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Accounts Assistant – Credit Control

A market leader in the electrical distribution industry is currently looking for a confident Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join their team in Kirkintilloch. This is an excellent opportunity to join a distribution group with an impressive annual turnover exceeding £1.5 billion, who currently employ over 3,200 people across the UK. The business pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller, your responsibilities will include: Actively monitoring and collecting payments by contacting customers over the phone Building rapport with regular clients Maximising cash collection and minimising bad debts within areas of responsibility Allocating payments to the correct invoices and liaising with other departments on receivable issues, disputes, claims, etc. Keeping the customer records electronically up to date, reconciled & accurate Liaising with managers within the branch network RewardsIn this credit control role, you will receive: A starting salary between £22,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience) An uncapped annual bonus Training and on-going development…

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Business Trainee

Are you a confident and proactive individual looking for a role where you can make an impact? This is an excellent opportunity with a competitive starting salary, full training and profit share bonus.Who will you be working for?The business you will be working for is one of the largest players in their industry. They are a group of electrical distribution companies with a vast range of customers across industries including hotels/leisure, construction, electrical contractors and retail. They already employ over 3,200 people across hundreds of UK locations and are well-established and highly respected.What will you be doing?Due to continued growth, this successful group are now looking for a bright, motivated and business-minded Trainee to join their Credit Control department at their Regional Office in Kirkintilloch, Glasgow. You will: Receive tailored training Join a diverse team Work closely with the Regional Credit Manager Build relationships with a wide range of customers, colleagues and other stakeholders Negotiate with customers Solve problems and manage projects to continuously improve…

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Product Supply Manager

A leading B2B distributor of heating and plumbing products is looking for a commercially-minded Product Supply Manager to lead their Supplier Relations team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to make an impact and shape the multi-site purchasing and inbound supply teams.You will be joining a professional, ambitious and growing distribution business that offers excellent career prospects and rewards as part of a larger £1 billion turnover group of companies.Role Responsibilities The Supplier Relations team's overall responsibility is to develop and manage relationships with the business' supplier base. This includes cost price negotiations, margin enhancement, product ranging and NPD, purchasing incentives and promotional support as well as providing the wider business with an understanding of category performance. This role will form an important part of the Supplier Relations Team whilst learning about the broader business. As Product Supply Manager, your responsibilities will include: Leading a team of 6 people split across 3 sites who review sales activity and plan and place purchase orders Co-ordinating the…

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Trainee Accounts Administrator

A growing distribution business is looking for a well organised Trainee Accounts Administrator to join their sociable team at their central hub office in Coalville. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a major UK group of specialist distributors. The group have a fantastic reputation for developing trainee talent offering tailored training programmes, great rewards and opportunities to achieve career goals.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Trainee Accounts Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Preparing and processing supplier invoices Checking and raising customer invoices and credit notes Checking and approving timesheets Entering daily sales figures onto the company's system Assisting with end of month procedures within the department Dealing with invoicing queries from customers and suppliers over the phone and by email Liaising with the credit control team at the group's Head Office RewardsAs a Trainee Accounts Administrator, you will receive: A starting salary of £20,000 - £21,000 Annual bonus - uncapped potential Tailored training and personal mentoring Optional membership to the company's pension scheme…

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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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Business Manager – B2B Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an ambitious and sales-focused Business Manager to join them in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable and successful market-leading group. The group continues to grow through acquisitions, new openings and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.Role ResponsibilitiesThe role of a Business Manager within the group is an exciting one where you will have full responsibility of running in effect your own business. You will have full autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more.As a Business 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 your set targets and objectives Drive sales growth and company performance RequirementsTo be successful…

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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 – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson 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 Sales Executive, 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 department…

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Sales Executive – B2B

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an outgoing and confident Sales Executive to join their team in Leamington Spa. You'll be maintaining and building strong relationships with B2B customers over the phone and be a part of an ever growing, market-leading business. Having the right attitude and being willing to learn and develop yourself and your career is more important than previous experience in this role.This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's largest electrical wholesale business 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.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with a wide range of B2B clients Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Being organised and…

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Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale Distributor

A market-leading £1 billion UK distribution group is looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager to join their dynamic Enfield team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where you can make an impact and build strong B2B relationships.You'll be joining a leading super distributor of electrical products belonging to a global group of companies who employ over 1,700 people throughout the UK. With year-on-year growth, they are a long-established business with a fantastic reputation and are a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale market.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include: Being at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts Meeting sales targets and increasing the profitability of the business Presenting, communicating and negotiating with a wide range of customers Managing your customer accounts and diary RewardsAs an Area Sales Manager, you will receive: A starting salary between £30,000 - £35,000 (negotiable depending on experience) An uncapped profit…

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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 Ancoats, Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships with trade and wholesale customers.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 Plumbers Merchant Trainee, you will: Receive ongoing training in various departments within the business Develop and maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and trade and wholesale clients Advise customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Make proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Represent the business in a confident and professional manner Get involved in project work RewardsYou…

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General Manager – B2B Wholesale

Joining this successful wholesale business in Shrewsbury as a General Manager, you will divide your time between field sales and branch management responsibilities. You will pro-actively gain new business and also look after a number of existing accounts. On top of this you, will have autonomy and freedom over running the business in general, overseeing stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a successful electrical wholesale distribution business that is part of a market-leading £1.5 billion turnover group. 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.As a General 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 your set targets and objectives Drive sales growth and company performance RequirementsTo…

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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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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 St. Albans. 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 Camberley. 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 Milton Keynes. 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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General Manager – Wholesale & Distribution

A large UK-wide group of wholesale & distribution businesses are looking for entrepreneurial and sales-driven General Managers to join them across the UK. 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 growth by…

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Business Development Manager

A market-leading distribution business is looking for a dynamic and money-motivated Business Development Manager to drive sales in London and the South East.This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK's leading specialist distributor of batteries, battery packs and torches to industrial, commercial and public sector end-users and re-sellers. They supply upwards of 30 million batteries a year and benefit from excellent relationships with key industry suppliers and manufacturers, including; Energizer, Varta, Procell, Duracell and Yuasa. They offer fantastic career opportunities and are part of a nationwide £1 billion turnover group that already employs over 2,000 people across the UK.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include: Selling into the distribution sector ie. electrical wholesalers, DIY merchants, public sector and OEMs which are a key area to target growth Travelling to meet with business customers Growing current accounts and winning new business Nurturing relationships with suppliers Communicating effectively with the Internal Sales Team RewardsThe package for this Business Development Manager role includes: Starting…

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