Graduate Area Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in companion animal health is seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage the Bristol area. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training and the opportunity for recent graduates to develop a successful sales career. Successful candidates will possess a university degree and excellent relationship-building skills. A driving license is essential as a company car is provided.

Benefits

Excellent training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Company car provided

Qualifications

• Ambitious university graduates preferred.
• No prior sales experience required.
• Valid driving license essential.

Responsibilities

• Cover geographical territory across the Bristol area with 3-4 meetings daily.
• Acquire new business and service existing accounts.
• Represent the full range of nutraceuticals in independent veterinary practices.

Skills

Confidence

Relationship-building

Resilience

Target-driven

Proactive

Education

University degree (2.1 grade or higher)

Job description

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Client:

BMS Performance

Location:

Bradley Stoke, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

• Graduate sales opportunity working with a market leader in animal health
• Client-facing role working with new & existing customers
• Excellent training & development available; entry-level role suitable for individuals with no prior business-to-business sales experience

Who is the opportunity with?

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

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.

What does the role consist of?

As an Area Sales Manager, you will cover a geographical territory across the Bristol area, ideally residing in or near Bristol. The first 42 weeks include comprehensive training, with some on-patch, virtual, and on-site at HQ in Lytham (fully expensed).

Daily activities typically include 3-4 meetings, focusing on acquiring new business and servicing existing accounts. You will represent the full range of nutraceuticals, selling into independent veterinary practices.

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

What are the company looking for?

This role is ideal for an ambitious university graduate (2.1 grade 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 requires confidence, friendliness, and relationship-building skills. Resilience and a target-driven attitude are key, along with a proactive, driving nature.