Area Sales Executive

Salary Not Specified

The Bell, Folly Gate, Devon

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 4 days ago, 2 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9c9e1bdf81794fb189e75b1bafd2af31

The Bell

Full Job Description

You will be responsible for growing the business by developing new and existing relationships with both customers.
You will work with the wholesaler's internal and external team to grow sales both across the trade counter and by external sales.
It is expected that in excess of 75% of your time will be focused on both National and Independent Electrical Wholesalers looking to grow existing stockist and establish new partners.
You will achieve pre-agreed revenue targets and goals for the business.
To monitor and manage all contacts, opportunities and relationships to meet monthly & annual targets and objectives.
Provide regular feedback to the National Sales Manager on the status of actions and current initiatives.
Keep yourself updated with the latest relevant industry news and regularly feedback to the National Sales Manager of all competitor products, prospective and competitor offers.
Achieve tasks, objectives and budgeted sales targets within the required timeframes.
To maintain all company property at your disposal in good order.
To co-operate in the operation of all Company policies, including the Health and Safety of yourself and your colleagues.
To perform other duties to assist the smooth running of the business as required.
Follow up outstanding items to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
To monitor and control expenses incurred in the implementation of all company duties within the company handbook and guidelines.

Experienced Sales professional with a solid knowledge of the electrical industry.
Possess a high level of negotiation, presentation and communication skills at all levels.
Able to network across various decision makers and influencers to identify customer requirements through knowledge.
A professionally presented, confident and self-motivated individual.
Experience and knowledge of lighting products and applications is desirable, however not essential.

Established in 1920, this family run business is a leading brand name in the manufacture and supply of light fixtures and light sources to the electrical wholesale industry. Continued success and growth over the last 10 years has created a flourishing company with over 85 employees and a turnover in excess of £30m. We pride ourselves on respect, honesty and loyalty, which remain central to the way we treat our customers and staff.