Area sales manager

We are recruiting for an experienced area sales manager with electrical wholesale industry experienceOur client is a market leader looking to attract top talent within the electrical wholesale field and will reward successful professionals with a structured and progressive career path.This is a proactive business development role working around the Poole region

A great opportunity to grow both existing, dormant and new business opportunities.

Visiting existing customers on a daily basis to maximise sales opportunitiesPrepare and progress quotations and tenders.Business planning and review meetings with managementNew trading account generation. Revisiting dormant accounts.Pro-active telephone canvassing for appointment generationTo promote the good name of the company and extensive product range and further develop relationships with new and existing customersEffective territory planning in order to maximise customer contactEnsure continual awareness of new and updated products as necessaryExploiting all opportunities to supply a wider range of productsIdeal Candidate:Friendly, articulate, energetic, likeable, customer focused with excellent work ethic. You will have the ability to communicate effectively with customers both face to face and over the telephone. You will be well presented with a proven track record of delivering first class customer service at all times.Experience within an independent or national electrical wholesaler is desirable however the right attitude and willingness to learn is essential.Real ambition and a desire to succeed would be beneficial as the role offers excellent opportunities to progress in the future.Competitive basic salary + Bonus + Car Position: PermanentPlease only apply if you have previous electrical wholesale or similar customer base experience.Required skills & expertise: