Electrical wholesaling is one of the few sectors where the right attitude is more important than qualifications. School leavers, apprentices and graduates are equally welcome, with jobs available to match many skill sets – in sales, deliveries, technical, and management roles.

Knowledge is borne from experience and training, both widely available in this diverse sector. All you need is the right attitude.

Electrical wholesalers need good up-to-date product knowledge, so they can speak the same language as their electrical contractor customers. Don’t worry, your employer will train you.

Wholesalers that belong to the Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) have access to a wide range of training courses for their teams including the award-winning EDA Product Knowledge Modules, The EDA Academy (an online library of courses and training), plus an Apprenticeship Service up to post-graduate level.

The electrical wholesale sector is a hidden gem. Electrical wholesalers typically follow a Monday-to-Friday working week, with some businesses opening on Saturday mornings but closing during Bank Holidays and festive periods. In traditional retail, the hours can be long and unsociable, often including Bank Holidays and weekends.

As the world moves to electrification, this sector is only going to grow and with growth comes opportunity.

Electrical wholesalers supply professional electricians and contractors, with trade counters open to both the trade and to members of the public.
Excellent customer service is the one thing that sets businesses apart from the competition.

So, whether you are working directly with customers face-to-face, over the phone, or making deliveries, there will be plenty of opportunity to grow your professional network and make a great impression.

Our sector is at the forefront of technology adoption in construction. Electrotechnical products are increasingly hi-tech as customers demand smart features in their homes and daily lives.

The electrical wholesale sector needs people who are comfortable with explaining new technologies that are changing the way we live. These technologies include solar panels, electric vehicle charging and smart home devices.

Electrical wholesalers can change the world for the better.

For those who care about the planet, you could be involved in advising customers about products that use or harness renewable energy, driving the uptake of cleaner energy in homes and businesses.

It’s an exciting area, with plenty of technological innovation as products evolve to meet the drive to electrification and Net Zero 2050.