Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale

One of the UK’s leading electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused Area Sales Manager to join their growing business in Cardiff. The Cardiff location is extremely successful and is offering this excellent opportunity for a confident salesperson to continue driving growth and earn lucrative profit share rewards.

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 Responsibilities

The business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Area Sales Manager based in the Cardiff area. You should be an experienced salesperson (internal or external) working within within the wholesale distribution or trade sector (e.g. electrical, builders merchant, tools, plumbing and heating, manufacturing etc.), 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 and negotiating with a wide range of customers
• Managing your customer accounts and diary

The Rewards

As an Area Sales Manager, you will receive:

• A competitive starting salary between £28,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
• A lucrative profit share bonus
• A package including a company car, mobile phone and laptop
• Membership of the company’s excellent pension scheme
• A rewarding career that offers outstanding opportunities for career development and progression to roles such as Branch Manager, where you would be in effect running your very own business

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!