Field sales - Electrical wholesale

Our client is looking for an experienced external sales professional to help drive sales forward for this rapidly expanding electrical wholesaler. The successful candidate will have electrical wholesale/distribution knowledge and the commercial acumen to continue to build relationships with existing customers as well as the ambition and enthusiasm to secure new businessYou will be dealing on a day-to-day basis with facilities management clients, Electrical Contractors, Contract Managers, buyers for OEM & end users. It is a demanding yet rewarding job where you will develop close relationships with your customer base.Key Duties include:Visiting existing and new customers on a daily basis to maximise on new sales opportunitiesPrepare and progress quotations.The achievement of sales targets in relation to turnover and profitabilityBusiness planning and review meetings.New trading account generationPro-active telephone canvassing for appointment generationTo promote the good name of the company on all issues, and further develop relationships with New and existing customersEffective territory planning in order to maximise customer contactEnsure continual awareness of new and updated products as necessaryExploiting all opportunities to supply a wider range of productsIdeal Candidate: Must have previous electrical wholesale experience.Friendly, articulate, energetic, likeable, customer focused with excellent work ethic. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with customers both face to face and over the telephone. You will be well presented with a proven track record of delivering first class customer service at all times.Experience within an independent or national electrical wholesaler is desirable however the right attitude and willingness to learn is essential.Real ambition and a desire to succeed would be beneficial as the role offers excellent opportunities to progress in the future.Competitive basic salary + Generous Bonus enhancing package greatley + Car + great career path with the company.Position: PermanentPlease only apply if you have previous electrical wholesale or similar customer base experience.