Business Development Executive (Field Sales) – Get Out on the Road & Win Business
Location: Southampton & South Coast (Field-Based)
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 Base (DOE) + Car/Allowance + Fuel Card
Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Package: Profit Share + Regular Team Events + Closed for Christmas
The Role
Reform Electrical Distributors is a fast-growing independent wholesaler in Southampton. We win work by being quicker, sharper, and easier to deal with than the nationals.
We’ve grown quickly to our first £1m month and are continuing to expand across the South Coast.
We are looking for a Business Development Executive who wants to get out on the road, win business, and build something for themselves.
The Opportunity: Direct Impact & Autonomy
You won’t be a cog in a corporate machine. You will work directly with the Company Directors to implement our sales strategy.
We aren't here to hold your hand; we’ll give you the tools, the trust, and the freedom to go out and make things happen.
You’ll learn quickly by being in the market — not sitting in training rooms.
The Day-to-Day
This is a high-visibility, relationship-driven role. You’ll be out of the office 3–4 days a week, winning new business and building relationships.
In the Field (75%)
Visiting sites, meeting electricians and contractors, opening new accounts, and reactivating old ones. You’re there to win work and build long-term relationships.
In the Branch (25%)
Working with internal sales to turn opportunities into orders and ensure customers are looked after.
What Success Looks Like
Opening new accounts every month
Building a solid ledger of regular customers
Becoming a key contact for your accounts
Consistently growing your territory
Who You Are
We hire for character and drive. You are the right fit if:
You are Resilient: You’ve got the thick skin for sales and keep going until you get the “yes.”
You are Relatable: You can walk onto a building site or into a boardroom and hold a proper conversation.
You are Competitive: You want to win business and be rewarded for it.
Essential: Full UK Driving Licence
This Role Is
Out on the road building relationships
Fast-paced and target-driven
High responsibility from day one
This Role Isn’t
Sitting behind a desk all day
A slow, corporate sales role
For someone who needs constant direction
If you’re not comfortable walking into new sites and starting conversations, this isn’t the role for you.
Why Reform?
High standards, no passengers — everyone pulls their weight, and we have a good laugh doing it
Fast-growing business where you’ll be noticed
Genuine opportunity to progress into a senior sales role as we scale
£30,000 – £40,000 base (DOE) + car/allowance + fuel card
Profit share scheme — genuine opportunity to increase earnings as your customer base grows
Ready to join the team?
If you want to get out on the road, win business, and be part of a growing independent — apply now.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
