​External Sales Executive – Electrical Wholesale
 
Salary & Package: An excellent package which includes:

  • £28,000 to £35,000 negotiable, depending on experience
  • Excellent Profit Sharing Scheme
  • Contributory Pension
  • 25 days’ holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Laptop & Mobile phone
 
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Company Description: A privately held electrical distribution company incorporated in 1991. They are the largest electrical distributor in the United Kingdom and serve both to the trade and to the public from over 300 locations in the UK. They are looking for an exceptional External Sales Executive to join their team in Blackburn. This role offers an exciting opportunity to progress within the business and to be a part of their continued success.
 
Role: As an External Sales Executive, you will be responsible for actively supporting the Branch Manager in the growth of the business by developing strategies for increasing existing business and sourcing new business.
**Experience working in the Electrical Wholesale, plumbing or building trade sector essential**
 
Person:

  • This role would suit someone that has proven external sales experience in the electrical wholesale industry or similar trade background with experience of selling to electrical contractors,
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A positive and hardworking attitude with the ability to work under pressure
  • Dynamic with a good sense of humour and a passion for achievement and success
  • Customer focused approach
  • This role will require a hard-working and likeable individual, who will grow relationships and offer exceptional levels of customer service to their diverse customer base
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • Building, developing and managing excellent customer relationships
  • Developing strategies for increasing existing, new business and dormant accounts
  • Liaising with manufacturers to secure the best terms possible when quoting on large projects and seeing them through to completion and beyond
  • Maximising existing sales growth and margin
  • Providing product advice and building good relationships with customers
  • Working closely with all colleagues to deliver consistently high levels of service