Sales Manager

Sales Manager (South London - Kent Sussex Surrey Hampshire & Berkshire)

We are going through an exciting period of growth and onboarding of a Sales Manager for the South London regionto increase our footprint in theUK Wholesale Cable market.

Working together with the Head of Sales you will be responsible for developing new customer relationships whilst maintaining existing ones by providing high-quality service.

We are looking for a creative motivated and organised individual to be part of our team and our next #NKTconnector to assist the growth in sales and market share across this region.

Main Responsibilities:

• Boost sales of existing products and market share growth.
• Launch products into a crowded market with the aim to become a significant partner.
• Develop new customer relationships for the business as well as maintaining existing ones.
• Work closely with wider sales team for cross-selling opportunities.
• Daily customer contact and visits.
• Coordinate customer meetings along with internal reporting and follow ups.
• Comprehensive cross-functional involvement e.g. manufacturing forecasting and market insights.
• Engage with consultants and engineers to ensure NKT products are considered for installation on projects.

Additionally you will also need to:

• Increase sales in % and margin within region.
• Sell multiple products to existing and new customers.
• Assist the Head of Sales to implement detailed and effective sales plans to facilitate engagement with existing and new customers.
• Enhance sales and explore new opportunities informed by market data and aligned with the latest sales practices.
• Possess the ability to manage time effectively for prioritizing large regions and diverse clients.
• Provide reports on sales activity forecasting and performance.
• Keep up to date with the current market and competitors in your region and the industry.
• Be available to attend industry events and trade shows.

This position is well-suited for someone who demonstrates a creative and forward-thinking attitude motivated to work alongside a sales team that is enhancing our business growth. As a Sales Manager the ideal candidate for this role we be someone who is based within the M25 and south of the Thames area with previous experience within a commercial environment of no less than 1 year.

What you will bring:

An existing network of wholesale contacts in South London is essential together with a background in electrical cables and products that relate to cables & accessories.

The ideal candidate will be adept at overseeing sales operations and bring an existing network or individual customers. This role requires a strategic thinker who can leverage their existing relationships to support business growth and expand our market presence. Planand prepare customer visits and a full clean drivers license is essential.

All the relevant tools required to perform your tasks will be provided and in return you can expect to receive market related benefits.

Join us whilst We connect a greener world! NKT strives to cultivate a varied organization and an environment where people from all backgrounds can flourish and are encouraged to reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable quality work and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work. Please apply by latest 31st January 2026.

Personality and adaptive tests may be included in the recruitment process together with DBS (for specific roles) & reference checks. If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process you are encouraged to contact The HR Team via email:and or The Recruiting Manager Head of Sales Andrew Burnage via email:Please note due to the GDPR regulations we are unable to accept any applications via e-mail.

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About NKT
Offers a broad range of building wire low- and medium-voltage power cable supporting both safety in the building sector and the European energy transition. NKT markets high-quality products exceeding high customer expectations and has developed ergonomic solutions that are easy to install. Here you will join a diverse and international organization operating from five main production sites with strong market positions across Europe driven by customer centricity and a growth focus.

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs manufactures and installs low- medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891 NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6000 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.3 billion in 2024. We connect a greener world.