Graduate Sales Role
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations.
We seek individuals who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, this is an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
Job Description
* Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates – warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
* Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
* Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
* Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
* Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
* Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
Future Opportunities
* Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
* Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
* Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc.
Please note, a full driving licence is required for this role.