Area Sales Manager – Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear
Area Sales Manager – Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear
Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear
Industry Sector: Industrial Control and Automation Distribution, Electrical Panel Builder, Machine Builder, OEM, System Integrator, End User, Rail Signalling, Industrial Manufacturing, Stock Holding, Modifications, Technical Support, Consignment Stock, Kitting Solutions, Next Day FOC Delivery, Rail Signalling, Disconnection Boxes, Trackside S&C, REB Products, Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear
Area to be covered: Sheffield, Doncaster, and some Stockport, Warrington and Liverpool postcodes
Based: 20-30 miles Sheffield
Remuneration: £35,000-£45,000 + 15% Bonus
Benefits: Fully expensed Hybrid Car & Full Benefits
Role Responsibilities
* Field sales position, selling a distributed range of controlgear and switchgear and ancillary products
* Selling into electrical panel builders, switchgear builders, systems integrators, and a smaller amount into OEMs and other industrial end users
* Responsible for circa 50 active trading accounts and a sales ledger of approx. £2m
* 50% account management, 50% new business development within dormant accounts and new prospects
* Customers can turnover up to £400,000 per annum
* 4 days a week on the road visiting approx. 4 customers per day, one day per week working out of our clients’ Sheffield depot
* Promoting well-known electrical brands with industry leading products
* Dedicated field sales person for the depot, working closely with the branch manager
Ideal Applicant Qualifications
* Electrical industry field sales experience
* Specific knowledge of controlgear and switchgear is not essential
* Stable career history
* Open and honest, willing to work as part of a team
* Self-motivated
* Prior experience with electrical panel builders, switchgear builders, system integrators, OEMs and other industrial end users may be beneficial
* Professional approach
The Company
* Est 25 years+
* £30m+ turnover
* 90+ UK employees
Job Info
* Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Electrical Controlgear and Switchgear
* Company: Mitchell Maguire
* Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
* Posted: Jan 8th 2026
* Closes: Feb 8th 2026
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
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