London & South East Region – Up to £40,000 Basic Salary + £6,000 Car Allowance + Uncapped Bonus
About the Company
Rowles Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established European manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service within the electrical sector. With over 90 years of engineering heritage, our client continues to invest in product development, customer support and long-term growth, making this an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking business.
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody already working within the electrical industry who is looking to take the next step into a field-based sales role. Centred around developing relationships with electrical wholesalers, increasing product awareness, supporting branch teams and growing market presence across the region, this role is less about hard selling and more about becoming the face of the brand within your territory, developing strong relationships with electrical wholesalers and increasing product awareness across the market. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to manage their own territory, build long-term relationships and play a key role in supporting future growth. Most importantly, you will be personable, commercially aware, organised and confident building relationships face-to-face.
Responsibilities
- Sales & Account Development
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with electrical wholesalers at branch, regional and group level
- Promote the full range of products and services across the wholesale network
- Increase product visibility, stock profile and sales within distributor branches
- Identify and secure new stocking opportunities and account growth
- Deliver agreed sales and activity targets across the territory
- Branch Engagement & Training
- Conduct regular branch visits throughout London and the South East
- Deliver product training and sales support to branch managers, counter staff and sales teams
- Support product launches, promotions and marketing initiatives
- Ensure products are actively promoted within branches
- Contractor & Project Support
- Work alongside branch personnel to identify local contractors, installers and project opportunities
- Support wholesalers in targeting local projects and sales opportunities
- Provide product guidance and commercial support where required
- Develop joint business opportunities with distributor partners
- Reporting & Market Intelligence
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts
- Monitor competitor activity, pricing trends and market developments
- Provide regular reports on sales activity, opportunities and market feedback
- Work closely with internal sales, technical and marketing teams to support business growth
Qualifications
- Experience within the electrical industry
- Experience working with electrical wholesalers or distribution networks
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently
- Full UK Driving Licence
Required Skills
- Experience within the electrical industry
- Experience working with electrical wholesalers or distribution networks
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently
- Full UK Driving Licence
Preferred Skills
- Experience within the electrical industry
- Experience working with electrical wholesalers or distribution networks
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently
- Full UK Driving Licence
Pay range and compensation package
- Up to £40,000 Basic Salary DOE
- £6,000 Car Allowance
- Uncapped Bonus Structure
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Mobile Phone & Laptop
- 23 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Ongoing Product & Sales Training
- Long-Term Career Development Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Statement
If you’re looking for a genuine opportunity to build a career in field sales with a respected manufacturer and develop your skills within the electrical sector, we’d love to hear from you. For a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle at Rowles Recruitment. danielle@rowlesrecruitment.co.uk Tel: 01827217102
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