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Senior Internal Sales Executive (Electrical Distribution)
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Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Internal Sales Executive (Electrical Distribution) for our client based in South Lanarkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sales professional from an electrical distribution background to join a well-established and growing branch. The role offers long-term career development and genuine opportunities to progress into Management positions as part of the company's succession planning strategy.
Overview
Working within a busy and successful branch, the Electrical Sales Executive will be responsible for managing customer enquiries, preparing quotations and delivering technical product solutions to an established customer base. This is a desk-based role requiring strong electrical product knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
The successful candidate will play a key role in driving branch sales growth through effective account management, proactive quotation follow-up and excellent customer service, ensuring customers receive the right solutions to meet their requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop relationships with an existing portfolio of customers.
- Respond to customer enquiries via telephone and email in a professional and timely manner.
- Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for electrical products and solutions.
- Proactively follow up quotations to maximise conversion rates and secure sales opportunities.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to identify suitable products and provide effective solutions.
- Provide technical product advice and support to customers.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms in line with company guidelines.
- Process sales orders and ensure a seamless customer experience from enquiry through to delivery.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to source products and resolve technical queries.
- Identify opportunities to increase sales and strengthen existing customer relationships.
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity using internal systems.
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of the branch.
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Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within an electrical wholesale or electrical distribution environment is essential.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical distribution products and applications.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Proven experience in preparing quotations, negotiating sales and converting opportunities into orders.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Customer-focused with a personable and professional approach.
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
- Good IT skills with experience using sales, quotation or ERP systems.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple enquiries and priorities effectively.
- Ambitious and motivated, with a desire to progress into future branch management opportunities.
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Offering
- Competitive up to £55k DOE
- Annual bonus of up to 7.5%.
- Annual salary reviews each December.
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, with additional entitlement linked to length of service.
- Company pension scheme.
- Optional private healthcare.
- Cycle to Work scheme and local incentive initiatives.
- Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
- Flexible start time between 8.30am and 9.00am.
- Office-based role in South Lanarkshire.
- Clear opportunities for progression into Assistant Branch Manager and Branch Manager positions.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and professional working environment within a stable and growing organisation.
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