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Area Sales Manager

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused Area Sales Manager to join their growing business in Hereford.You'll be working for an impressive £1.7 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 Area Sales Manager based in the Hereford 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 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…

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Business Manager – Electrical 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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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 £1.7 billion, who currently employ over 4,000 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…

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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 £1.7 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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Trainee Area Sales Manager – Electrical Products

Are you a driven and people-focused individual looking for a role where you can make an impact and progress quickly? This is an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Area Sales Manager to join a market-leading electrical products business with ambitious plans for expansion. You'll spend the first 6 months rotating through the internal departments including sales and purchasing and then progress to an Area Sales Manager position.The OpportunityThe business you'll be joining is part of an impressive nationwide group who already employ over 2,000 people across the UK and have an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion. The company works with major manufacturers including Dyson, Morphy Richards, Bosch and Philips, to name a few.Upon joining their Sales and Business Training Programme you will: Rotate through all of the different internal departments in the first 6 months After 6 months progress to an Area Sales Manager role, including company car etc Be mentored by a dynamic and motivated manager who also joined the company as a Trainee…

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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 one of their growing businesses. 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 wholesale sector…

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Area Sales Manager – Electrical Test Equipment

A market-leading group of electrical products companies is looking for a dynamic Area Sales Manager to build and manage relationships with B2B customers across the North of England. In this role, you'll be dividing your time between developing existing accounts and winning new customers across the area.ResponsibilitiesYou'll be joining a leading player in the supply, repair and calibration of electrical test equipment across the UK. Despite their established position within their marketplace and year on year growth, the business has ambitious plans for expansion through organic growth, acquisitions and the support of their £1 billion turnover group.As an Area Sales Manager, you will: Complete an initial training period (2-4 weeks) at the company's Head Office in Staffordshire Develop and build on relationships with new and existing customers in the North of England Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Present, communicate and sell to all levels of a varied and growing customer base - key sectors include electrical contractors, local government, healthcare and manufacturing…

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Office Administrator

A growing distribution business is looking for a motivated and organised Office Administrator to join their successful team at their new office in Middlesbrough. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth operation of their office, being responsible for various administrative tasks, providing support to the sales team, and helping to maintain a positive and productive work environment.Role ResponsibilitiesYou'll be joining a specialist renewables division within a national £1.7 billion group of electrical distribution companies. The business is dedicated to delivering sustainable electrical solutions that drive positive change for our planet. As an Office Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Supporting the sales team with administrative tasks Maintaining organised records and files Handling invoice payments Monitoring and collecting payments by contacting customers over the phone Liaising with the central credit office Communicating effectively with different departments within the business RewardsAs an Office Administrator, you will receive: A starting salary of £27,000 - £30,000 Your share of the company's profits in the form of an…

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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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Internal Sales Executive

A market-leading supplier to the HVAC industry is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their successful business in Cardiff. You'll be building strong relationships with B2B customers, maximising the profitability of your customer accounts and be proactively developing new business.The OpportunityThe business you'll be joining 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. Their product range includes HVAC, metering, valves, actuators, inverters, controllers, pressure sensors and more.In this Internal Sales role, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and B2B clients including BMS systems integrators, mechanical contractors, HVAC distributors and FM companies. Making proactive calls and spotting opportunities to grow the business Working closely with the external sales team to pinpoint and implement specific strategies to achieve sales targets Providing quotations for new and existing customers with competitive pricing and support Negotiating with suppliers…

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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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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 £45K (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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Assistant Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A successful electrical wholesale business is looking for a proactive Assistant Manager to join and help grow their business in Northampton.You'll be joining a business who continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an excellent supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry over the past few years. The business offers excellent progression opportunities, promotes a culture of independence and incentivises achievement through financial rewards.Role ResponsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager to make a real impact on this business. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, your responsibilities will include: Being responsible for all of the businesses internal functions Dealing with customers over the phone and face-to-face in order to grow and nurture the client base Providing a high level of customer service Demonstrating excellent product knowledge Overseeing the stock control at branch level RewardsAs an Assistant Manager, you will receive: A starting salary of £28,000 - £34,000 depending on…

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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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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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Internal Sales / Branch Assistant – Industrial Products

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Sales / Branch Assistant to join their growing team in Leeds. 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: Receive tailored training 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 Advise customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Assist on the trade counter when required…

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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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Internal Sales – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for an ambitious Internal Salesperson to join their team in Bolton. 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 RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £30,000 - £35,000 A lucrative uncapped bonus, linked to your performance and that of your branch Mentoring and support…

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Maintenance Electrician

The largest British-owned wiring manufacturer in the UK is looking for a skilled and experienced Maintenance Electrician to join their dynamic team at their factory in Doncaster. On offer is a starting salary between £35,000 - £38,000 plus a profit share bonus scheme.Role ResponsibilitiesYou will be joining a prominent manufacturing company known for producing high-quality cables. With a commitment to innovation, the business caters to diverse industries, providing reliable solutions. Regarded as one of the leading brands in the world's cable industry, they manufacture the largest range of cables in the UK. As a Maintenance Electrician, your responsibilities will include:Reactive Maintenance: Diagnosing and resolving electrical breakdowns promptly. Drive boards - examination, fault finding, changing fuses, and loading parameters. PLCs - fault finding, part replacement, and program loading. Familiarity with relays, contactors, wiring systems, wiring drawings, heater bands, thermocouples, SSR's, pumps, blowers, etc. Troubleshooting and maintenance of various motors, including AC, DC, SERVO, and brush gear change. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Collaborating with production teams to…

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