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Content Marketing Administrator

A leading distributor of heating, plumbing and bathroom products is looking for a Content Marketing Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a digital-savvy individual to support the company's Marketing Manager and take ownership of content management for the website.Having been established for over 50 years, the company you will be joining are a leader in the plumbing and heating sector. They have recently been acquired by a £1 billion UK wholesale and distribution group and are a thriving business that offers excellent career prospects and rewards.Role ResponsibilitiesFollowing a full induction into the company's history, culture, philosophies and operations, as a Content Marketing Administrator you will be involved in: Managing website content including product details, promotions, images and logos Reporting on key website performance statistics Approving website users Supporting and developing social media activity and digital promotions Supporting the wider business by supplying data and information held on the website Basic use of Photoshop to resize images for social media RewardsThe…

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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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Internal Sales – Electrical Wholesale

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their dynamic team in the Glasnevin area of Dublin. 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 4,500 people across hundreds of UK and Ireland locations. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.4 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 Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and suppliers Making proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Advising clients on the best solution available to meet their requirements…

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Internal Sales – Electrical Wholesale

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their growing team in Luton. 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 4,500 people across hundreds of UK locations. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.4 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 Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with clients and suppliers Making proactive calls and be able to spot opportunities to grow the business Ensuring the achievement of set targets and objectives Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Advising clients on the best solution available to meet their requirements RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary…

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Branch Manager – Electrical Wholesale

Joining this successful wholesale business in Shrewsbury as a Branch Manager, you will divide your time between field sales and branch management responsibilities. You will pro-actively 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 £1.3 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 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 your set targets and objectives Drive sales growth and company performance RequirementsTo…

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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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Internal Sales – Electrical Wholesale

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a motivated Internal Salesperson to join their team in Dudley. 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 4,500 people across hundreds of UK locations. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.4 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 Internal Sales Executive, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with both customers and suppliers Ensuring the achievement of set branch targets and objectives Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Advising clients on the best solution available to meet their requirements RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary between £23,000 - £26,000 (negotiable depending on experience) A lucrative uncapped bonus,…

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Key Account Telesales

One of the biggest names in the electrical wholesale industry is looking for a confident Key Account Telesales Person to join their team in Warwick. You'll be at the forefront of maintaining and also building strong relationships with customers over the phone and be an important part of an ever growing, market-leading business.This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful electrical wholesaler who already employs over 4,500 people across hundreds of UK locations. With an annual turnover exceeding £1.4 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 a Key Account Telesales Person, your responsibilities will include: Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key clients Making proactive calls and setting up sales meetings Communicating effectively with different departments within the business Being organised and documenting interactions with clients RewardsYou will receive: A starting salary of £25,000 - £30,000 An uncapped…

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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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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 £1.4 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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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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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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Product Manager Assistant

A market-leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical products is looking for an ambitious and analytical Product Manager Assistant to join their successful team in Luton. The company you'll be joining has a strong reputation in their market and its products are specified and installed in several prestigious projects and developments globally and nationwide, including Wembley Stadium, Dubai Airport and the London Underground. They are one of the largest suppliers of electrical accessories and exports to Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean and belong to a major UK group of specialist distributors who have an impressive turnover exceeding £900 million and a proven track record of developing graduate talent.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Product Manager Assistant, your responsibilities will include: Playing a lead role in the management of the company's commercial offering including the pricing and commercial agreements it enters in to with its partners. Working closely with the Product Management function in the review, calculation, implementation and communication of the pricing of new and existing…

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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 Ancoats, Manchester. 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 location within a thriving city, there is excellent potential for business growth. 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…

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Sales & Business Trainee Programme

Are you a driven and people-focused individual looking for a role where you can make an impact and progress quickly? This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading distribution business with ambitious plans for expansion.The OpportunityThe business you'll be joining is part of an impressive nationwide group who already employ over 2,000 people across the UK and have an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion. The company works with major manufacturers including Tassimo, Dyson, Morphy Richards, Bosch and Philips, to name a few.Upon joining their Sales and Business Training Programme you will: Gain valuable insight into various areas of the business Receive tailored training and development Be mentored by a dynamic and motivated manager who progressed from the commercial trainee programme Contribute to the overall running of the business Work in a fast-paced and hands-on business environment Build strong relationships with B2B customers Have the opportunity to progress e.g. to an area sales role and management in the future The company's Bristol location has a…

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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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Business & Sales Trainee

A growing distribution business is looking for a confident Business & Sales Trainee to join their successful team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start a successful career within a major UK group of specialist distributors. With a group turnover exceeding £1 billion and an undeniable reputation within the sector, roles within this group are highly sought after by industry professionals. Rewards, autonomy and development form the basis of their people-focused company culture.Role ResponsibilitiesAs a Business & Sales Trainee, you will: Receive tailored training where you will learn about key areas of the business including sales, stores, customer service, office work, trade counter, purchasing and more Work with experienced mentors, learn about the industry and build your product knowledge Contribute to the success of the business Work in a fast-paced and hands-on business environment RewardsAs a Business & Sales Trainee, you will receive: Starting salary between £21,000 - £22,000 which will be reviewed regularly and increased as you progress Your share of the…

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Regional Business Development Manager

One of the UK's leading electrical products distributor is looking for a proactive and results-focused Regional Business Development Manager to grow new business in the Crawley area.You'll be working for an impressive £1.4 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 ResponsibilitiesAs a Regional Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include: Working closely with Branch Managers in the region to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values 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 businesses in your region Presenting, communicating and negotiating with a wide range of customers Managing your customer accounts and your own diary RewardsAs a…

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Regional Business Development Manager

One of the UK's leading electrical products distributor is looking for a proactive and results-focused Regional Business Development Manager to grow new business in the Birmingham area.You'll be working for an impressive £1.4 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 ResponsibilitiesAs a Regional Business Development Manager, your responsibilities will include: Working closely with Branch Managers in the region to familiarise yourself with the company, their products, processes and values 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 businesses in your region Presenting, communicating and negotiating with a wide range of customers Managing your customer accounts and your own diary RewardsAs a…

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