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General Manager – Wholesale & Distribution

A large UK-wide group of wholesale & distribution businesses are looking for entrepreneurial and sales-driven General Managers to join them across the UK. If you're an experienced General Manager / Business Manager / Branch Manager working within a wholesale & distribution environment with profit and loss responsibility, this could be an excellent career opportunity for you to run your own business with full autonomy. Role Responsibilities As a General Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly take on a Business Management role within the group. You'll work closely with existing Business Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. This will prepare you for a General Manager role where you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing B2B customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales growth by…

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Business Development Manager

A market-leading distribution business is looking for a dynamic and money-motivated Business Development Manager to drive sales in London and the South East.This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK's leading specialist distributor of batteries, battery packs and torches to industrial, commercial and public sector end-users and re-sellers. They supply upwards of 30 million batteries a year and benefit from excellent relationships with key industry suppliers and manufacturers, including; Energizer, Varta, Procell, Duracell and Yuasa. They offer fantastic career opportunities and are part of a nationwide £1 billion turnover group that already employs over 2,000 people across the UK.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include: Selling into the distribution sector ie. electrical wholesalers, DIY merchants, public sector and OEMs which are a key area to target growth Travelling to meet with business customers Growing current accounts and winning new business Nurturing relationships with suppliers Communicating effectively with the Internal Sales Team RewardsThe package for this Business Development Manager role includes: Starting…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical distribution industry is offering ambitious and sales-focused professionals the opportunity to run their established operation in Bedford. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £45K plus a lucrative bonus based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses, with an annual turnover exceeding £1.4 billion. The group continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.The role of a Branch Manager within this group is an exciting one where you will have full responsibility for running your own business. You will have full autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more. If you want to make things happen, make your mark on your own business and make a lot of money for yourself, then this is the opportunity for you.As a Branch Manager, you will: Develop…

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Branch Manager – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for an ambitious and sales-focused Branch Manager to run their established operation in Stockport. This is an exciting opportunity to take full responsibility for running your own business and you'll have autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business' Stockport branch is relatively small at the moment with excellent potential for growth. The business' region, and as a whole, had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success.As a Branch Manager, you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue Work on small, medium and large scale projects in the local area, such as new-build…

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General Manager – Wholesale & Distribution

Joining this successful wholesale business in Stafford as a General Manager, you will divide your time between field sales and branch management responsibilities. You will proactively gain new business and also look after a number of existing accounts. On top of this, you will have autonomy and freedom over running the business in general, overseeing stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a successful electrical wholesale distribution business that is part of a market-leading £1.4 billion turnover group. The group continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.As a General Manager, you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of your set targets and objectives Drive sales growth and company performance RequirementsTo…

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General Manager – Wholesale & Distribution

A large UK-wide group of wholesale & distribution businesses are looking for an entrepreneurial and sales-driven General Manager to join them in the West Midlands. If you're an experienced General Manager / Business Manager / Branch Manager working within a wholesale & distribution environment with profit and loss responsibility, this could be an excellent career opportunity for you to run your own business with full autonomy. Role Responsibilities As a General Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly take on a Business Management role within the group. You'll work closely with existing Business Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. This will prepare you for a General Manager role where you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing B2B customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales…

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Management Consultant

A respected and well-known member of the Management Consultancies Association are, due to increasing projects, now looking for Management Consultants who are passionate about problem-solving, delivering results and nurturing long-lasting relationships to join them as trusted advisors.Having been established for over 50 years, with proven skills in working with clients to improve the organisational effectiveness of businesses globally, the company pride themselves on building long-term relationships based on trust and have partnered with several of their clients for over 30 years.They help large organisations all over the United Kingdom, Europe, and in the United States to restructure, merge acquisitions, cut costs, increase performance and profit, and manage people. Emphasising results and value for money, they are known to give an exceptional return on the investment and adopt a hands-on approach when working with clients, who they view as people not companies. Role ResponsibilitiesAs an agile business with the ability to compete with leading consultancies on an international scale whilst remaining true to their values and…

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Commercial Manager Programme – Supplier Relations

A leading distributor of heating, plumbing and bathroom products, who is part of a successful £1 billion turnover group, is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their successful team. This is an exciting hybrid role where you will learn about and work in various areas of the business and progress to a management role that is best suited to you. Remote working is available in this role, however, it's preferable for candidates to live close to one of the key business locations in Bedford or Birmingham.The OpportunityUpon joining this Commercial Manager Programme, you will Work across a variety of business areas and locations which will involve hybrid working (minimum of one day working in the office is required) Progress through various commercial roles and quickly work towards a management position within the business i.e. within product supply, category management, procurement, business analysis etc. Report to and be personally mentored by the Supplier Relations Director and key members of the management team Learn about key…

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Commercial Manager Programme – Supplier Relations

A leading distributor of heating, plumbing and bathroom products, who is part of a successful £1 billion turnover group, is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their successful team. This is an exciting hybrid role where you will learn about and work in various areas of the business and progress to a management role that is best suited to you. Remote working is available in this role, however, it's preferable for candidates to live close to one of the key business locations in Bedford or Birmingham.The OpportunityUpon joining this Commercial Manager Programme, you will Work across a variety of business areas and locations which will involve hybrid working (minimum of one day working in the office is required) Progress through various commercial roles and quickly work towards a management position within the business i.e. within product supply, category management, procurement, business analysis etc. Report to and be personally mentored by the Supplier Relations Director and key members of the management team Learn about key…

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Branch Manager Designate – Wholesale & Distribution

A market-leading electrical wholesale group are looking for an ambitious and proactive sales person to fast-track to a key management role. They currently have an impressive network of 380 businesses across Ireland and the UK and this figure continues to grow with new openings and acquisitions. The group are now looking to take an energetic individual with experience in B2B sales within the wholesale distribution sector who is looking to progress their career.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Branch Manager Designate, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly progress to a management role. You'll work closely with existing Branch Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. You will then be developing and managing your own key accounts, increasing profitability and driving B2B sales.All of this will prepare you for a Branch Manager role (ideally within 6 months) where you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business,…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical distribution industry is offering ambitious and sales-focused professionals the opportunity to run one of their well-established profit centres. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £45K plus a lucrative bonus based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses. The group continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.The role of a Branch Manager within this group is an exciting one where you will have full responsibility for running your own business. You will have full autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more. If you want to make things happen, make your mark on your own business and make a lot of money for yourself, then this is the opportunity for you.As a Branch Manager, you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new…

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Area Sales Manager

One of the world's largest and most well-known cable manufacturers is looking for a dynamic Area Sales Manager to build and manage relationships with B2B customers across the North of England.The company you'll be joining are dominant in their sector and employ over 29,000 people across 50+ countries. Each year they manufacture thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium and low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. They also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibres, copper cables and connectivity systems for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunications sector.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Area Sales Manager, you will be: Developing and driving UK sales through the electrical wholesale market, which includes Contractors and Specifiers. Working remotely and travelling to meet customers throughout the North of England Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Reporting to the Commercial Manager RewardsAs an Area Sales Manager, you will receive: A highly competitive starting…

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Commercial Manager Programme – Supplier Relations

A leading distributor of heating, plumbing and bathroom products, who is part of a successful £900 million turnover group, is looking for a Commercial Manager to join their successful team. This is an exciting hybrid role where you will learn about and work in various areas of the business and progress to a management role that is best suited to you. Remote working is available in this role, however, it's preferable for candidates to live close to one of the key business locations in Bedford, Birmingham or Wakefield (travelling to all 3 locations is occasionally required).The OpportunityUpon joining this Commercial Manager Programme, you will Work across a variety of business areas and locations which will involve hybrid working (remote working and some UK travel to the company's key business locations) Progress through various commercial roles and quickly work towards a management position within the business i.e. within marketing, product supply, category management, etc. Report to and be personally mentored by the Supplier Relations Director and…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical distribution industry is offering ambitious and sales-focused professionals the opportunity to run one of their well-established profit centres. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £45K plus a lucrative bonus based on your success.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a highly reputable and successful group of electrical wholesale businesses, with an annual turnover exceeding £1.4 billion. The group continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.The role of a Branch Manager within this group is an exciting one where you will have full responsibility for running your own business. You will have full autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more. If you want to make things happen, make your mark on your own business and make a lot of money for yourself, then this is the opportunity for you.As a Branch Manager, you will:…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A large, nationwide electrical wholesaler is looking for an ambitious Branch Manager to run their established operation in Bristol. You'll be joining the fastest-growing electrical wholesaler in the UK who already have 95 branches across the country and 400 trading branches across continental Europe. With over 50 years experience in the electrical wholesale industry, they are a well-established, forward-thinking industry leader who offer excellent opportunities for career development and progression.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Branch Manager, your responsibilities will include: Driving sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue Identifying and developing new and existing business accounts Developing and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers Managing, building and supporting a close-knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives RewardsAs a Branch Manager, you will receive a package including: A highly competitive starting salary (negotiable depending on experience) Profit share bonus Company car Requirements You should be a self-starter who is: Experienced working…

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General Manager – Wholesale & Distribution

A large UK-wide group of wholesale & distribution businesses are looking for an entrepreneurial and sales-driven General Manager to join them in the West Midlands. If you're an experienced General Manager / Business Manager / Branch Manager working within a wholesale & distribution environment with profit and loss responsibility, this could be an excellent career opportunity for you to run your own business with full autonomy. Role Responsibilities As a General Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly take on a Business Management role within the group. You'll work closely with existing Business Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. This will prepare you for a General Manager role where you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing B2B customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales…

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General Manager – Wholesale & Distribution

A large UK-wide group of wholesale & distribution businesses are looking for entrepreneurial and sales-driven General Managers to join them across the UK. If you're an experienced General Manager / Business Manager / Branch Manager working within a wholesale & distribution environment with profit and loss responsibility, this could be an excellent career opportunity for you to run your own business with full autonomy. Role Responsibilities As a General Manager, you will be given the training, tools and knowledge to quickly take on a Business Management role within the group. You'll work closely with existing Business Managers to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values. This will prepare you for a General Manager role where you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing B2B customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales growth by…

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General Manager – Wholesale & Distribution

Joining this successful wholesale business in Stafford as a General Manager, you will divide your time between field sales and branch management responsibilities. You will proactively gain new business and also look after a number of existing accounts. On top of this, you will have autonomy and freedom over running the business in general, overseeing stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more.The OpportunityYou'll be joining a successful electrical wholesale distribution business that is part of a market-leading £1.4 billion turnover group. The group continues to grow through acquisitions and the high-quality service they provide to their clients. They pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.As a General Manager, you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of your set targets and objectives Drive sales growth and company performance RequirementsTo…

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Branch Manager – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for an ambitious and sales-focused Branch Manager to run their established operation in Stockport. This is an exciting opportunity to take full responsibility for running your own business and you'll have autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business' Stockport branch is relatively small at the moment with excellent potential for growth. The business' region, and as a whole, had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success.As a Branch Manager, you will: Develop and maintain relationships with both new and existing customers Be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue Work on small, medium and large scale projects in the local area, such as new-build…

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Business Development Manager

A market-leading distribution business is looking for a dynamic and money-motivated Business Development Manager to drive sales in London and the South East.This is an excellent opportunity to join the UK's leading specialist distributor of batteries, battery packs and torches to industrial, commercial and public sector end-users and re-sellers. They supply upwards of 30 million batteries a year and benefit from excellent relationships with key industry suppliers and manufacturers, including; Energizer, Varta, Procell, Duracell and Yuasa. They offer fantastic career opportunities and are part of a nationwide £1 billion turnover group that already employs over 2,000 people across the UK.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include: Selling into the distribution sector ie. electrical wholesalers, DIY merchants, public sector and OEMs which are a key area to target growth Travelling to meet with business customers Growing current accounts and winning new business Nurturing relationships with suppliers Communicating effectively with the Internal Sales Team RewardsThe package for this Business Development Manager role includes: Starting…

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