Graduate Area Sales Manager

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal health is seeking an ambitious graduate for an entry-level Area Sales Manager position in Bournemouth. This role offers comprehensive training and development opportunities, focusing on client relationships and business growth in the veterinary sector. Ideal for a motivated individual looking to start a career in sales.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development

Company car provided

Qualifications

• Ambitious university graduate seeking entry-level sales opportunity.
• Valid driving license required.
• Confident, friendly, and warm relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Cover geographical territory across Bournemouth area.
• Conduct 3-4 meetings daily to acquire new business and manage accounts.
• Represent full range of nutraceuticals to independent veterinary practices.

Skills

Relationship building

Resilience

Target-driven mentality

Proactive nature

Education

University degree (2.1 or higher)

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Client: BMS Performance

Location: Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description

• Graduate sales opportunity working with a market leader in animal health.
• Client-facing role working with new & existing customers.
• Fantastic training & development available. Entry-level role suitable for someone with no prior business-to-business sales experience.

About the Client

This client is a family-owned global business specializing in companion animal nutraceuticals—non-drug substances aimed at improving animals' health & well-being.

Their products support companion animals in categories such as joints, gastrointestinal health, internal organs, skin/coat, and brain/behavior.

Over 90% of their products are produced in-house at their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, with a presence in over 40 countries worldwide.

Role Responsibilities

As an Area Sales Manager, you will cover a geographical territory across the Bournemouth area, ideally residing in or near Salisbury. The first 42 weeks of development include comprehensive training—some on-site, some virtual, and some with the existing sales team, all fully expensed.

Once established, your typical day will include 3-4 meetings, focusing on acquiring new business and managing existing accounts. You will represent the full range of nutraceuticals, selling into independent veterinary practices.

The company promotes from within; past graduates of this role have advanced to positions such as UK National Sales Manager, Business Unit Manager for Western Europe, and Northern Regional Sales Manager.

Candidate Requirements

This role is ideal for an ambitious university graduate (2.1 or higher) seeking an entry-level sales opportunity.

A valid driving license is essential, as a company car will be provided.

No prior experience is required. The role demands a confident, friendly, and warm relationship builder with strong resilience and a target-driven mentality. A proactive and driven nature is also essential.