Salary & Benefits:
  • £30,000 to £35,000 negotiable, depending on experience
  • Profit sharing scheme
  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
 
Hours: 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday  
Location: Salford, Manchester
Company Description: A leading distributor of professional lighting solutions for over 40 years, supplying into the electrical wholesale marketplace, lighting designers, contractors, and industrial end users.
 
Role:
Drive growth and customer engagement as part of our small but ambitious internal sales team. You’ll focus on building strong, long-term relationships with both new and existing customers, identifying opportunities, and maximising sales through proactive outreach and exceptional service.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively connect with existing customers to strengthen relationships and increase repeat business
  • Reach out to new and previously dormant accounts to spark fresh opportunities and win new business
  • Introduce and sell existing lighting products to customers currently purchasing from alternative suppliers
  • Manage and develop relationships with an array of FM (Facilities Management) clients, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities for growth
  • Plan and manage your sales activity to hit – and exceed – agreed targets
  • Handle incoming enquiries, create, and follow up on quotes, process orders, and resolve any issues quickly and professionally
 
Person & Skills Required:
  • Significant telephone sales experience, ideally in the lighting, electrical wholesale, or related sectors (e.g., building services, M&E contracting)
  • Knowledge of the UK lighting market, including LED, emergency lighting, and controls, would be advantageous, though full product and market training will be provided
  • Successful track record in managing customers and driving sales performance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Positive, proactive, and resilient attitude with the ability to perform under pressure
  • Energetic and dynamic personality, with a passion for achievement and success
  • Strong customer service focus and relationship-building skills
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and a strong team player
  • Full UK driving licence required