External Sales Representative
CV-LibraryGateshead, Tyne & WearpermanentPosted: 15 April 2026
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Role: External Sales Representative
Industry: Industrial Electrical Wholesale
Location: Gateshead
Salary: Negotiable + Car, Bonus etc.
Overview:
Our client, a well-established industrial electrical wholesale business based in Gateshead, are looking for a motivated External Sales Representative to join their expanding team.
This role would suit a confident, self-driven individual who enjoys being out on the road, building relationships and actively generating new business opportunities.
Package / Benefits:
• Negotiable salary DOE.
• Company Car.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• No weekend hours.
Responsibilities:
• Look after an existing ledger of customers and develop sales opportunities within these accounts.
• Actively prospect and win new accounts, building a strong pipeline of potential customers through networking, cold calling, and site visits.
• Plan and manage your own sales territory, organising regular customer visits to maximise new business opportunities.
• Work closely with the branch team to ensure smooth onboarding of new accounts and excellent customer service.
• Monitor market activity and competitor offerings, identifying opportunities to strengthen the company’s position in the local market.
• Consistently achieve sales targets through proactive business development and relationship building.
Skills / Experience:
• Industrial Electrical / general Electrical Wholesale experience.
• Driving Licence.
• Confident communicator and natural relationship builder.
• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage your own diary and sales pipeline effectively.
• Positive and driven attitude, with a genuine desire to build a successful career within the electrical wholesale industry.
Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity - APPLY today!
All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates. For further information and contact details, please visit our website
Role: External Sales Representative
Industry: Industrial Electrical Wholesale
Location: Gateshead
Salary: Negotiable + Car, Bonus etc.
Overview:
Our client, a well-established industrial electrical wholesale business based in Gateshead, are looking for a motivated External Sales Representative to join their expanding team.
This role would suit a confident, self-driven individual who enjoys being out on the road, building relationships and actively generating new business opportunities.
Package / Benefits:
• Negotiable salary DOE.
• Company Car.
• Bonus scheme.
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• No weekend hours.
Responsibilities:
• Look after an existing ledger of customers and develop sales opportunities within these accounts.
• Actively prospect and win new accounts, building a strong pipeline of potential customers through networking, cold calling, and site visits.
• Plan and manage your own sales territory, organising regular customer visits to maximise new business opportunities.
• Work closely with the branch team to ensure smooth onboarding of new accounts and excellent customer service.
• Monitor market activity and competitor offerings, identifying opportunities to strengthen the company’s position in the local market.
• Consistently achieve sales targets through proactive business development and relationship building.
Skills / Experience:
• Industrial Electrical / general Electrical Wholesale experience.
• Driving Licence.
• Confident communicator and natural relationship builder.
• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage your own diary and sales pipeline effectively.
• Positive and driven attitude, with a genuine desire to build a successful career within the electrical wholesale industry.
Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity - APPLY today!
All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Rhodium Consulting Ltd is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in wholesalers, merchants and distributors within the building products sector. We strive to be the industry leader in delivering the highest calibre of candidates to our client companies, whilst enhancing the careers of our candidates. For further information and contact details, please visit our website