Area Sales Executive


Location: South-West Region (Covering post codes: BS, BA, SN, SP, BH, TA, DT, EX, TQ, PL, TR)
Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager - South
Hours: 45 per week, flexible to meet business needs
Salary: Negotiable based on experience   

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. 
 

The Role
  • 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.
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.
  • 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.
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
  • Company Car
  • Mobile Phone / Laptop / iPad
  • Company pension
  • Excellent reward for success scheme

How to apply

In the first instance please send both a covering letter expressing your interest for this role along with a copy of your CV to hr@belllighting.co.uk.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.