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Electrical wholesalers sell electrical equipment, appliances and electronic items to the retail industry. They usually deal in bulk purchases, and sales staff usually deal with business-owners rather than the general public.
There are a number of positions currently available with UK electrical wholesale companies, including business development managers, warehouse managers, drivers, buyers and sales executives. There is no defined route into this sector; however, those looking for roles in sales will need to demonstrate a natural aptitude and a proven track-record of success. Candidates will usually also need some knowledge of the latest developments within the industry. Demonstrators and people dealing with sales will need to possess a certain level of technical expertise.
There are employment opportunities with specialist recruitment agencies for a wide range of staff in several national electrical wholesale companies. Most wholesalers serve the business community exclusively, so those in managerial and sales positions will often need to be mobile. Warehouse operatives will be working with heavy goods, and that means a degree of physical fitness is required.
Warehouse workers and administrators should expect to receive hourly rates of pay of between £7 and £10 per hour. Sales representatives and business development managers will usually receive around £25,000 per year, but there is usually an opportunity to earn commissions and bonuses as well. Regional and area managers working for electrical wholesale companies should expect to receive at least £40,000 per year.