Salary & Benefits:  
  • £35,000 to £38,000 per annum negotiable, depending on experience  
  • A significant net profit annual bonus based on performance 
  • Automatically opted in after 3 months to company pension scheme (matching up to 6% contribution) 
  • Company Car & Expenses 
  • Company mobile phone & Laptop 
  • 25 days + bank holidays 
  • Remote role | 1 day per week in Gateshead | Covering Teesside region
  • Autonomy to grow your territory and shape your success
 
Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear – Remote with 1 day per week in the Gateshead office 
 
Company Description: A leading UK electrical supplier with over 50 years’ experience in distributing a wide range of products to both domestic and global markets. Known for outstanding service, competitive pricing, and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations through dedicated, specialised divisions. Specialising in hazardous area and industrial electrical products to the trade. 
**Experience in external sales in an industrial style business essential** 
 
Candidate Profile 
Are you a driven, deal-closing sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building lasting client relationships? This is your chance to join a market-leading UK electrical supplier with 50+ years of industry success and a reputation for outstanding service, competitive pricing, and specialist expertise. We’re searching for a high-energy, ambitious door-knocker who thrives on building new business and growing existing relationships. If you’re self-motivated, commercially sharp, and love closing deals, this is your opportunity to join a company that rewards initiative and results. 
 
Skills Required: 
  • Proven external sales experience in an industrial or electrical environment 
  • A full, clean driving licence 
  • Energy, resilience, and a genuine passion for winning business

Key Responsibilities:  
  • Proactively develop new business opportunities by engaging with prospective clients in the Teesside region, focusing on hazardous area and industrial sectors 
  • Drive day-to-day sales through exceptional service, strong relationship-building, and trust-based client interactions 
  • Consistently achieve and exceed sales targets for both turnover and gross profit 
  • Represent the company with professionalism, enhancing its reputation while fostering long-term relationships with both new and existing customers 
  • Collaborate closely with the management team to access the support and resources needed to develop successful and lasting customer partnerships 
  • Stay informed on industry trends, as well as new and updated products, to provide clients with informed, value-driven solutions 
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients in hazardous area & industrial sectors
  • Representing a respected brand known for quality and reliability
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This is more than a job – it’s a chance to shape your own success with a market leader. If you’re ambitious, results-driven, and love the thrill of closing deals, this is the role for you.