Sales Account Manager

Job description

Sales Account Manager

Hybrid | Client-Focused | Growth-Oriented

Have you worked within an electrical cable distributor or electrical wholesale environment and know what great account management really looks like?

We’re looking for a commercially sharp Sales Account Manager who understands electrical cables, customers, margins, and long-term relationships, someone who can own accounts, spot opportunities, and drive profitable growth.

This is a hybrid role offering autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to build trusted relationships with a loyal customer base.

The Role

You’ll act as the main point of contact for your accounts, managing the full sales cycle from enquiry through to after-sales support.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day customer accounts within an electrical cable distribution / wholesale supplier setting
• Handling enquiries, preparing quotes, processing orders, and following up to close business
• Building strong, long-term client relationships with wholesalers, contractors, OEMs, resellers, and trade customers
• Understanding customer requirements and recommending the right products and solutions
• Negotiating pricing, margins, and contracts in line with GP targets
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and high service levels
• Monitoring account performance and identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities
• Feeding back market intelligence, pricing trends, and competitor activity

About You

This role will suit someone who has already worked in cable distribution, electrical wholesale, or a closely related B2B environment.

You’ll likely have:

• Proven experience as a Sales Account Manager within cable distribution or electrical cable wholesalers
• Strong commercial awareness with a clear understanding of margins, GP, and KPIs
• Confidence managing multiple accounts and priorities at once
• Excellent relationship-building skills, you know how to become a trusted supplier, not just another vendor
• The ability to generate new opportunities while growing existing accounts
• Experience using CRM systems and managing your own pipeline
• Strong communication skills, both over the phone and via video/email

Why Apply?

• Work with a progressive business that fully understands the cable market
• Ongoing collaboration with colleagues whether in the office or working remotely
• Hybrid flexibility: Initial office-based period for onboarding, training, and mentoring
• Real ownership of customer relationships: A role suited to a self-starter who can manage their own workload and accounts
• Opportunity to grow accounts and make a genuine commercial impact

Remuneration & Benefits

• £50,000 – £65,000 negotiable salary (dependent on experience)
• Uncapped bonus / commission structure linked to GP and account growth
• Hybrid working model
• Car Allowance
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, commercially minded team environment

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hoddesdon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English