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THIS ROLE WOULD BE IDEALLY SUITED TO A CANDIDATE WITH PREVIOUS WHOLESALE OR MANUFACTURE SALES EXPERIENCE.

My Client is one of the largest electrical wholesalers in the UK. They are recruiting for a Sales Manager in their Basingstoke Branch.

The Role of Sales Manager:

Growing and increasing sales in the branch's geographical area.
Continually identifying and developing new and existing business accounts.
Developing strong customer relationships to maximise the full potential of all accounts
The ability to not be afraid of rejection, be it on the phone or face to face.
Working as part of a tightly knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence.
Essential Sales Manager Skills:

Cold calling on the telephone willingness and tenacity
The ability to approach companies direct, understanding how to spot a suitable target company
Able to demonstrate sample products confidently face to face to potential clients
The ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
The ability to independently plan, organise and work to tight deadlines.
Smartly presented portraying a professional company image
A valid UK driving licence
Desirable Sales Manager Skills:

Punctual, reliable and able to demonstrate effective time management
Career focussed, hardworking and ambitious.
Strong telephone skills
Positive, ambitious and driven with excellent listening/communication skills
Experience of the wholesale industry would be advantageous but not essential
What's in it for you?

Competitive salary including on-target annual bonus
Commencing on 20 days holiday per annum (full time employees) plus Bank Holidays
Monday-Friday (with available Saturday’s)
Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member.
Brilliant opportunities to take on more responsibility and long-term career prospects
If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

No Agencies Please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company car
Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Sales: 1 year (required)
Electrical Wholesale: 1 year (preferred)