Graduate Sales Trainee

Job Description

Graduate sales opportunity in Manchester Internally based initially before progressing into client-facing role Excellent opportunity for someone looking to break into sales, no experience required £25,000-£27,000 base salary bonus Who are this company? Turning over in excess of £200 million per year, this company are one of the UK's leading suppliers of a variety of products sold to the construction industry. Working on housing developments, stadiums, shopping centres & more, they supply a wide range of products to aid these projects. What makes them so great? Placed in the top 40 Sunday Times Profit Track 100 Established for over 60 years Huge emphasis on internal recruitment & promotion Clear progression plans for employees What would my role be? Based in Manchester you will start life as a sales trainee, joining a well-established team of salespeople. Representing their range of timber products when speaking to clients, your role will largely involve dealing with existing customers (75%) with an additional element of hunting new business opportunities. The aim of this graduate role is to progress you into a client-facing position, initially going on meetings with another member of the sales team before starting to lead them independently. You will be speaking with architects, building contractors, property developers and house builders. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking for a sales career with a company that offers excellent rewards and progression. What is needed for the role? You are hungry and ambitious to kick-start a sales career You are confident , with the ability to speak to a range of clients You are personable, a keen relationship builder You are coachable , not expected to start with all the answers, you are keen to immerse yourself in all the training provided to flourish in your new role You have a Drivers licence , In this role you will be combining a mixture of internal work and face to face with clients. What is the package offered to a graduate? £25,000-£27,000 basic salary Company Bonus Plan 25 days holiday BH (increases with years of service) Pension scheme, iPad, mobile, laptop Company car scheme after probation