Area Sales Executive

Location: North (Yorkshire)
Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager - North
Hours: 45 per week, flexible to meet business needs

The BELL Philosophy

We pride ourselves on our core values of Customer Experience, Better Together, Vision and Passion, which remain central to the way we treat our customers and employees. We endeavour to treat you as a member of our family and believe in promoting and enhancing your career throughout your employment with us.

BELL Lighting is a well-established, rapidly growing manufacturer of high-quality lamps and luminaries. Established in 1920, BELL Lighting is a leading manufacturer with over 100 years of experience within the industry. We are pleased to announce that we are looking for an Area Sales Executive to join us as part of our External Sales Team, following exceptional growth within the region.

The Role

You will be responsible for growing the business by developing new and existing relationships with customers.

You will work with wholesalers' internal and external teams to grow sales both across the trade counter and by external sales
It is expected that more than 75% of your time will be focused on both National and Independent Electrical Wholesalers looking to grow existing stockists 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 on all competitor products and competitor offers
Achieve tasks, objectives and budgeted sales targets within the required timeframes

General Duties

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
To follow up on 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
Maintain CRM
Chase lighting designs
Chase quote bank

Desired Qualifications/Skills/Experience

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

Company Benefits

Competitive salary
Mobile phone, laptop & iPad
Company pension
25 days + statutory holidays per year, with an additional day for each year of service - up to 28 days’
Health Shield scheme after completion of probationary period
Cycle to work scheme after completion of probationary period
Salary sacrifice Electric Car Scheme
Excellent reward for success

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to [email protected]

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, based on business needs.