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