Internal Sales Executive - Electrical Distribution

A successful and growing electrical distribution business is looking to recruit an Internal Sales Executive to join its Manchester team.

Part of a highly successful UK distribution group with annual turnover exceeding £1 billion, the business has been serving the electrical wholesale industry for decades and has built an outstanding reputation for customer service, product availability and long-term customer relationships.

This opportunity would suit someone who already understands how a wholesale or merchant environment operates and is looking to take the next step in their career. Whether you’re currently working on a trade counter, in customer service, sales support or internal sales, you’ll already appreciate the pace, customer focus and commercial nature of the industry.

The Role

Working from a busy and vibrant office, you’ll become a key point of contact for customers, handling enquiries, preparing quotations, processing orders and helping to grow existing accounts.

The role benefits from a strong flow of inbound business, but the successful candidate will also be encouraged to proactively identify opportunities to increase sales, strengthen customer relationships and win additional business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Handling customer enquiries by telephone and email
• Preparing quotations and processing customer orders
• Building strong relationships with existing customers
• Following up quotations and sales opportunities
• Identifying opportunities to increase account spend
• Supporting new business development activities
• Maintaining accurate records using the CRM system
• Working closely with suppliers and colleagues to deliver excellent customer service

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within electrical wholesale, distribution or a similar trade environment
• Previous experience in trade counter, customer service, internal sales or account support
• Confident communicating with customers by phone and email
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach
• Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
• Good IT skills and experience using CRM systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Ambitious, positive and keen to build a long-term career

What’s On Offer

• £27,000 - £31,000 basic salary
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Structured training and development
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:30pm

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in an electrical wholesale or trade environment who wants to develop a long-term career within a successful and growing business.