Graduate Trainee Sales Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
York
Salary
23000.00 - 25000.00 GBP Annual + lucrative uncapped bonus
Posted
19 Apr 2021
Closes
17 May 2021
Sectors
Sales, Sales Manager
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A market-leading GBP1.3 billion group, known for being the premier league in their sector, are looking for business-minded and target-driven graduates to join their business in York. Selling a wide range of electrical products sourced from leading manufacturers, you'll be joining a dynamic industry that is competitive, social and successful.

The business you'll be joining is the UK's leading distributor of branded electrical equipment to trade and industry. With over 4,000 employees across the UK, they believe their people are their greatest and most valuable asset. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a broad customer base ranging from small local 'one-man-band' electricians to large multi-national mechanical and electrical contracting companies.

Role Responsibilities

Upon joining this graduate training scheme, you will learn about the running of the business, their product range and develop valuable commercial skills that will benefit you for years to come. You will be mentored by a senior manager, many of whom started out on this training programme themselves.

You'll receive a well-rounded training experience as well as completing an accredited sales qualification that covers customer understanding, product knowledge, market and competitor insight, rapport building, negotiation, presentation skills, business development and more.

As a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager, you will:

Build and develop relationships with B2B customers
Maximise the profitability of your accounts and win new business
Use your product knowledge and customer service skills to promote the company as a supplier of choice
Negotiate dealsRewards

The package for this graduate sales role includes:

A starting salary of GBP23,000 - GBP25,000
Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry
Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
Company car (upon progression to field-based role)
Pension scheme
25 days paid holiday per year
Opportunities to progress and build a successful careerRequirements

To be successful in this Graduate Trainee Sales Manager role, you should be:

A well-presented, sales-focused graduate with some sales/customer service experience
Passionate about pursuing a career in business management within a sales environment
An excellent communicator and networker
Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
In possession of a full UK driving licencePlease note: While this role is for the business' York location, there are graduate opportunities available across Yorkshire and the North East and we welcome applications from graduates across the region.

Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more