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Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale Supplier

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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Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale Supplier

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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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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Area Sales Manager – Industrial Electrical

One of the UK's leading industrial electrical wholesalers is looking for a proactive and results-focused Area Sales 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 Area Sales 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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Area Sales Manager – Electrical Test Equipment

A market-leading group of electrical products companies is looking for a dynamic Area Sales Manager to build and manage relationships with B2B customers across the Midlands. In this role, you'll be dividing your time between developing existing accounts and winning new customers across the area.ResponsibilitiesYou'll be joining a leading player in the supply, repair and calibration of electrical test equipment across the UK. Despite their established position within their marketplace and year on year growth, the business has ambitious plans for expansion through organic growth, acquisitions and the support of their £1 billion turnover group.As an Area Sales Manager, you will: Complete an initial training period (2-4 weeks) at the company's Head Office in Staffordshire Develop and build on relationships with new and existing customers in the North of England Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Present, communicate and sell to all levels of a varied and growing customer base - key sectors include electrical contractors, local government, healthcare and manufacturing RewardsAs an…

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Area Sales Manager – Electrical Test Equipment

A market-leading group of electrical products companies is looking for a dynamic Area Sales Manager to build and manage relationships with B2B customers across the North of England. In this role, you'll be dividing your time between developing existing accounts and winning new customers across the area.ResponsibilitiesYou'll be joining a leading player in the supply, repair and calibration of electrical test equipment across the UK. Despite their established position within their marketplace and year on year growth, the business has ambitious plans for expansion through organic growth, acquisitions and the support of their £1 billion turnover group.As an Area Sales Manager, you will: Complete an initial training period (2-4 weeks) at the company's Head Office in Staffordshire Develop and build on relationships with new and existing customers in the North of England Ensure the achievement of set targets and objectives Present, communicate and sell to all levels of a varied and growing customer base - key sectors include electrical contractors, local government, healthcare and manufacturing…

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Accounts Assistant

A growing distribution business is looking for a well organised Accounts Assistant 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 an Accounts Assistant, 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 an Accounts Assistant, you will receive: A starting salary of £20,000 - £21,000 Annual bonus - uncapped potential Tailored training and personal mentoring Optional membership to the company's pension scheme A fun and…

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Accounts Assistant – Credit Control

A market leader in the electrical distribution industry is currently looking for a confident Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller to join their team in Kirkintilloch. This is an excellent opportunity to join a distribution group with an impressive annual turnover exceeding £1.5 billion, who currently employ over 3,200 people across the UK. The business pride themselves on building long-lasting relationships with their customers, suppliers and employees.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller, your responsibilities will include: Actively monitoring and collecting payments by contacting customers over the phone Building rapport with regular clients Maximising cash collection and minimising bad debts within areas of responsibility Allocating payments to the correct invoices and liaising with other departments on receivable issues, disputes, claims, etc. Keeping the customer records electronically up to date, reconciled & accurate Liaising with managers within the branch network RewardsIn this credit control role, you will receive: A starting salary between £22,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience) An uncapped annual bonus Training and on-going development…

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Business Trainee

Are you a confident and proactive individual looking for a role where you can make an impact? This is an excellent opportunity with a competitive starting salary, full training and profit share bonus.Who will you be working for?The business you will be working for is one of the largest players in their industry. They are a group of electrical distribution companies with a vast range of customers across industries including hotels/leisure, construction, electrical contractors and retail. They already employ over 3,200 people across hundreds of UK locations and are well-established and highly respected.What will you be doing?Due to continued growth, this successful group are now looking for a bright, motivated and business-minded Trainee to join their Credit Control department at their Regional Office in Kirkintilloch, Glasgow. You will: Receive tailored training Join a diverse team Work closely with the Regional Credit Manager Build relationships with a wide range of customers, colleagues and other stakeholders Negotiate with customers Solve problems and manage projects to continuously improve…

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Product Supply Manager

A leading B2B distributor of heating and plumbing products is looking for a commercially-minded Product Supply Manager to lead their Supplier Relations team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to make an impact and shape the multi-site purchasing and inbound supply teams.You will be joining a professional, ambitious and growing distribution business that offers excellent career prospects and rewards as part of a larger £1 billion turnover group of companies.Role Responsibilities The Supplier Relations team's overall responsibility is to develop and manage relationships with the business' supplier base. This includes cost price negotiations, margin enhancement, product ranging and NPD, purchasing incentives and promotional support as well as providing the wider business with an understanding of category performance. This role will form an important part of the Supplier Relations Team whilst learning about the broader business. As Product Supply Manager, your responsibilities will include: Leading a team of 6 people split across 3 sites who review sales activity and plan and place purchase orders Co-ordinating the…

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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 £1.5 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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Business Manager – B2B Wholesale

A market leader within the electrical wholesale industry is looking for an ambitious and sales-focused Business Manager to join them in Stoke-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable and successful market-leading group. The group continues to grow through acquisitions, new openings 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 ResponsibilitiesThe role of a Business Manager within the group is an exciting one where you will have full responsibility of running in effect your own business. You will have full autonomy and freedom over stock, purchasing, staffing, logistics, trading hours and much more.As a Business 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 be successful…

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Branch Assistant – Electrical Wholesale

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Sales / Branch Assistant to join their growing team in Shrewsbury. 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 electrical wholesaler 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.ResponsibilitiesIn this Internal Sales / Branch Assistant role, you will: Receive tailored training Provide excellent service to the branch's customer base Represent the business in a confident and professional manner Communicate effectively with different departments within the business Advise customers on the best solution available to meet their requirements over the trade counter and phone Assist on the trade counter when required…

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Area Sales Manager – Electrical Wholesale Distributor

A market-leading £1 billion UK distribution group is looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager to join their dynamic Enfield team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where you can make an impact and build strong B2B relationships.You'll be joining a leading super distributor of electrical products belonging to a global group of companies who employ over 1,700 people throughout the UK. With year-on-year growth, they are a long-established business with a fantastic reputation and are a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale market.Role ResponsibilitiesAs an Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include: Being at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts Meeting sales targets and increasing the profitability of the business Presenting, communicating and negotiating with a wide range of customers Managing your customer accounts and diary RewardsAs an Area Sales Manager, you will receive: A starting salary between £30,000 - £35,000 (negotiable depending on experience) An uncapped profit…

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Product Supply Manager

A leading B2B distributor of heating and plumbing products is looking for a commercially-minded Product Supply Manager to lead their Supplier Relations team. This role provides an excellent opportunity to make an impact and shape the multi-site purchasing and inbound supply teams.You will be joining a professional, ambitious and growing distribution business that offers excellent career prospects and rewards as part of a larger £1 billion turnover group of companies.Role Responsibilities The Supplier Relations team's overall responsibility is to develop and manage relationships with the business' supplier base. This includes cost price negotiations, margin enhancement, product ranging and NPD, purchasing incentives and promotional support as well as providing the wider business with an understanding of category performance. This role will form an important part of the Supplier Relations Team whilst learning about the broader business. As Product Supply Manager, your responsibilities will include: Leading a team of 6 people split across 3 sites who review sales activity and plan and place purchase orders Co-ordinating the…

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Marketing & Social Media Manager

The largest British-owned wiring manufacturer in the UK is looking for a creative Marketing & Social Media Manager to join their successful team in Doncaster. This is an exciting opportunity where you will play a central role in defining the business' marketing and social media strategies, managing the delivery of these and producing impactful results.Role ResponsibilitiesYou'll be joining a successful family-run business that has been established for over 30 years and throughout this time they have developed into an internationally recognised brand within the cable industry. As a Marketing & Social Media Manager, your responsibilities will include: Continuing to raise the brand profile within the professional contractor community and with electrical wholesalers Managing the marketing budget, evaluating performance and finding areas of external support for this Working with colleagues to understand the business and discover all marketable features Coordinating marketing events ie. factory visits tours with colleges, electrical wholesalers and electrical contractors Managing all print media Tracking and monitoring the success of online initiatives and…

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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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Assistant Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

A large, nationwide electrical wholesaler is looking for an ambitious Assistant Branch Manager to join their established operation in Grimsby. You'll be joining the fastest-growing electrical wholesaler in the UK who already have 100 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 an Assistant Branch Manager, your responsibilities will include: Ensuring that the branch runs efficiently and effectively Driving sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue Running a professional stock management system Working alongside the Branch Manager to build, support and motivate a tight-knit team to achieve high standards of business excellence RewardsAs an Assistant Branch Manager, you will receive a package including: A starting salary between £28,000 - £32,000 (depending on experience) A competitive profit share bonus Private medical insurance 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with each year…

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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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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 £20,000 - £21,000 Annual bonus - uncapped potential Tailored training and personal mentoring Optional membership to the company's pension scheme…

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