Graduate Trainee Sales Manager

Are you a driven and people-focused graduate looking to make a career for yourself in a fast-paced commercial role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager to join a market-leading test equipment supplier. You will embark on a fast-track training program with ongoing professional development that will equip you with all the knowledge, tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.The business you'll be joining is one of the UK's leading distributors of branded test equipment to trade and industry. They are part of an impressive nationwide group who already employ over 1,700 people across the UK and have an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a friendly and welcoming industry of customers ranging from electricians to large multi-national mechanical and electrical contracting companies, electrical wholesalers and facilities maintenance companies throughout the UK.Graduate Training Programme:

• Complete an intensive 1-month training programme at the company's offices in Norwich (1 week) and Wimbledon (3 weeks) before progressing to a field-based sales role covering London and its surrounding areas
• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range
• Develop your sales skills and complete sales training
• Be mentored by a dynamic, motivated and successful manager
• Work in a fast-paced and hands-on business environment

Progression to Field Sales:

• Travel and build strong relationships with key B2B customers across London and surrounding areas
• Be at the forefront of winning new business
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers
• Manage your own customer accounts and diary
• Receive ongoing professional development and excellent opportunities to progress to a business management role with the business and wider group

RewardsThe package for this graduate sales role includes:

• A starting salary of £30,000 - £36,000 (depending on experience)
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative Profit Share
• Extensive training on the company, their products, and the industry
• Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
• Company car
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays

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

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate
• An excellent communicator and networker
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
• Currently located within the M25 London area
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Think you have what it takes? Submit your application today to find out more!