Area Sales Manager - Cable/Electrical Wholesale

PLEASE NOTE ANY CANDIDATES WITHOUT ELECTRICAL WHOLESALE OR CABLE SALES EXPERIENCE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED

My client is the largest supplier of Electrical cable in Europe.

We are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager who will be responsible for selling the company’s product range into an established customer base of Electrical, Engineering, Generator OEM, Wind Farms and Oil & Gas industries. You will actively work to increase this customer base by opening new accounts. You must be self-driven, customer focused and business knowledgeable with a good telephone manner and can work under pressure.

You will work closely with the Regional Manager to agree target customers and ensure service levels are being met by the internal team.

This role will include building, expanding and maintaining a relationship with a multitude of different customers, dealing with incoming enquiries and orders, maximising sales and business opportunities, following the sales process, and liaising with other company departments and maintaining the highest level of customer care.

The Ideal candidate will have good time management and planning skills ensuring that your time is used to its maximum to generate sales, must be competitive, professional and with an outgoing nature. They would need to use their skills, knowledge and strong communication skills to manage company accounts and speak to a wide range of customers.

Cable/Electrical experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Excellent Sales, negotiations and interpersonal skills essential.