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Sales Assistant – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to join their team in Altrincham. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you'll have a varied role working across multiple departments within the business.You'll be joining a successful business that had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success. Given its great location, there is excellent potential for business growth.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and clients Advising customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Making proactive calls and spotting opportunities to grow the business Representing the business in a confident and professional manner Getting involved in project work Assisting multiple departments within the business as required RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £24,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience) A lucrative uncapped bonus, linked to your…

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Sales Assistant – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to join their team in Rochdale. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful business that had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success. Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Sales Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and clients - with a particular focus on commercial clients Making proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Advising customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Representing the business in a confident and professional manner Getting involved in project work, for example, for new buildings and city centre apartments RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £26,000 - £30,000 A lucrative…

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Business Development Manager – Industrial Electrical

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to manage existing customers and grow new business in the Norwich area. You'll initially be based out of an existing business within the group with the aim of opening your very own branch and progressing to a Branch Manager position in the near future.You'll be working for an impressive £1.5 billion group of distribution businesses who continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Business Development Manager based in the Norwich area. You should be an experienced salesperson (ideally from an electrical, industrial, or mechanical product background) with a strong ability to capitalise on opportunities to maximise profitability.As…

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Business Development Manager – Industrial Electrical

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to manage existing customers and grow new business in the Greater Manchester area. You'll initially be based out of an existing business within the group with the aim of opening your very own branch and progressing to a Branch Manager position in the near future.You'll be working for an impressive £1.5 billion group of distribution businesses who continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Business Development Manager based in the Trafford Park area. You should be an experienced salesperson (ideally from an electrical, industrial, or mechanical product background) with a strong ability to capitalise on opportunities to…

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Internal Sales – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for an ambitious Internal Salesperson to join their team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful business that had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and clients - with a particular focus on commercial clients Making proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Advising customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Representing the business in a confident and professional manner RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £30,000 - £35,000 A lucrative uncapped bonus, linked to your performance and that of your branch Mentoring and support…

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General Manager – Industrial Products

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused General Manager to open a new branch in Swansea. You'll be working for an impressive £1.5 billion group of distribution businesses that continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success.The OpportunityAs a General Manager, you will: Have full autonomy and be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Develop and maintain relationships with both new and some existing customers Ensure the achievement of your set targets and objectives Drive sales growth and company performance Be at the forefront of representing and growing your business RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you should have: B2B sales and management…

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General Manager – Industrial Products

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused General Manager to open a new branch in Sheffield. You'll be working for an impressive £1.5 billion group of distribution businesses that continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success.The OpportunityAs a General Manager, you will: Have full autonomy and be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics and purchasing Develop and maintain relationships with both new and some existing customers Ensure the achievement of your set targets and objectives Drive sales growth and company performance Be at the forefront of representing and growing your business RequirementsTo be successful in this role, you should have: B2B sales and management…

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Trainee Accounts Administrator

A growing distribution business is looking for a well organised Trainee Accounts Administrator to join their sociable team at their central hub office in Coalville. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a major UK group of specialist distributors. The group have a fantastic reputation for developing trainee talent offering tailored training programmes, great rewards and opportunities to achieve career goals.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Trainee Accounts Administrator, your responsibilities will include: Preparing and processing supplier invoices Checking and raising customer invoices and credit notes Checking and approving timesheets Entering daily sales figures onto the company's system Assisting with end of month procedures within the department Dealing with invoicing queries from customers and suppliers over the phone and by email Liaising with the credit control team at the group's Head Office RewardsAs a Trainee Accounts Administrator, you will receive: A starting salary of £22,000 - £23,000 Annual bonus - uncapped potential Tailored training and personal mentoring Optional membership to the company's pension scheme…

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Internal Sales – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their team in Heywood. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful business that had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success. Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and clients - with a particular focus on commercial clients Making proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Advising customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Representing the business in a confident and professional manner Getting involved in project work, for example, for new buildings and city centre apartments RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £26,000 - £30,000 A…

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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 Chester. 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' Chester 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

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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Assistant Manager – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a proactive Assistant Manager to join their successful and growing team in Stockport. This is an exciting and varied role where you will be overseeing the day-to-day running of the branch.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business' Stockport branch continues to go from strength to strength since opening a couple of years ago. The business' region, and as a whole, had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success.As an Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will include: Providing support to the Branch Manager with running all of the business internal functions Being involved in buying, internal sales and trade counter sales, as well as ensuring the branch and staff members are operating effectively at all times Driving sales growth and company performance Spotting and capitalising on new business opportunities Helping to secure the business' reputation as a supplier of choice RewardsAs an Assistant Manager, you will receive: Starting salary between £28,000…

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Business Development Manager – Industrial Products

A successful industrial products business is looking for a proactive and results-focused Business Development Manager to manage existing customers and grow new business in the West Midlands. You'll be joining a profitable business in the West Midlands with the aim of stepping up to Branch Manager position in the near future.You'll be working for an impressive group of distribution businesses who continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success.Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Business Development Manager based in the West Midlands. You should be an experienced salesperson from an industrial products background with a strong ability to capitalise on opportunities to maximise profitability.As a Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include: Working closely with existing Branch Managers to familiarise yourself…

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Account Manager

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an outgoing and confident Account Manager to join their team in Leamington Spa. You'll be maintaining and building strong relationships with B2B customers over the phone and be a part of an ever growing, market-leading business. Having the right attitude and being willing to learn and develop yourself and your career is more important than previous experience in this role.This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's largest electrical wholesale business who already employs over 3,200 people across hundreds of UK locations. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.5 billion, they're a company that 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.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Account Manager, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with a wide range of B2B clients Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Being organised and…

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Plumbers Merchant Trainee

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Plumbers Merchant Trainee to join their team in Rochdale. This is an exciting opportunity to get to know how a successful business works, gain experience in various areas and build a career in a path that suits your strengths.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Plumbers Merchant Trainee, you will: Receive ongoing training in various departments within the business including internal sales, trade counter, warehouse, customer deliveries Advise customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Make deliveries in the local area Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Represent the business in a confident and professional manner Get involved in project work RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £21,000 - £27,000 A lucrative uncapped bonus, linked to your performance and that of the branch Mentoring and support from an experienced manager Opportunities to progress in to a range of different roles Optional membership of…

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Branch Manager – Industrial Products

A successful industrial products business is looking for a proactive and results-focused Branch Manager to manage existing customers and grow new business in the West Midlands. You'll be managing a profitable business in Willenhall and working for an impressive group of distribution businesses who continue to grow through the high-quality service they provide alongside quality, branded products. They have an enviable supplier network and have built a fantastic reputation for themselves within their industry. The business offers excellent progression opportunities and promotes a culture of autonomy and financial rewards for success. Role ResponsibilitiesThe business is looking for an ambitious, outgoing and proactive Branch Manager to run their location in Willenhall. You should be an experienced salesperson or manager from an industrial products background with a strong ability to capitalise on opportunities to maximise profitability.As a Branch Manager, your responsibilities will include: Have full autonomy and be responsible for the running of the entire business, including full P&L, managing and mentoring employees, driving sales, marketing, logistics…

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Internal Account Manager – Plumbing & Heating

One of the UK's largest plumbing and heating merchants is looking for a motivated Internal Account Manager to join their team in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.You'll be joining a successful business that had record sales last year and they are looking to continue to build on this success. Given its great location, there is excellent potential for business growth. Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Internal Account Manager, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with suppliers and clients Making proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Advising customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Representing the business in a confident and professional manner Getting involved in project work, for example, for new buildings and city centre apartments Working towards expanding the branch's bathroom display…

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Account Manager – Lighting Distributor

A leading independent lighting distributor is looking for a confident Account Manager to join their team in Pudsey (LS13). You'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining strong relationships with electrical wholesale industry customers over the phone.The business you'll be joining are one of the leading suppliers of LED lamps, LED fittings, lighting spares, and emergency lighting products into the electrical wholesale market. Having been established for over 16 years, they have built a strong reputation by providing exceptional and personal service and by giving expert advice across their range of over 12,000 products, all sourced from leading global manufacturers.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Account Manager, you will become a key member of the small Internal Sales team and your responsibilities will include: Building strong business relationships with new and existing customers over the phone Advising customers on the best solutions to fit their needs Re-engaging with customers that have not spent with the company in some time Identifying new areas for sales growth with current…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical distribution industry is looking for a sales-focused Branch Manager to run their established operation in Swindon. You'll be rewarded with a salary of up to £40K 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 of 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 and existing…

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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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