Graduate Area Sales Manager

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking an entry-level Area Sales Manager to join a hygiene industry firm. The role involves managing business-to-business relationships across MK, LU, and OX postcodes. With a base salary of £27,000 and the potential to earn over £40,000 in the first year, candidates will receive full training to facilitate their success. This position is ideal for those eager to develop their sales skills from the ground up.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Full training and development programme

Qualifications

• Strong relationship builder essential for managing client relations.
• A driving license is required for travel to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage business-to-business client relationships.
• Meet clients in-person to build new relationships.
• Work towards sales targets and bring in new accounts.

Skills

Relationship building

Confidence

Resilience

Job description

Overview

• Graduate sales opportunity, working in the hygiene industry
• Managing business-to-business client relationships, no experienced needed
• Covering MK, LU, OX postcodes
• Full training and development programme
• £27k base salary, £40k OTE

This company provide high quality washroom services to clients in multiple industries across the UK.

With a variety of products to help meet the needs of their clients, they stand out against competitors with a fully recyclable product range too.

Now undergoing a period of expansion, they’re looking to hire an entry level Area Sales Manager to start in September/October 2025.

What is the role?

Working as an Area Sales Manager, you will be covering a geographical territory compromising of MK, LU and OX postcodes.

Due to the role being entry level, the first few months will involve a high level of training to help bring the successful candidate up to speed.

Once into the swing of things, you’ll spend your days meeting clients in-person to build new relationships and manage existing ones. There will also be some time spent at head office in Rugby.

Working towards targets as you bring in new accounts, there is the opportunity to earn over £40,000 in your first year through your base salary (£27,000) and commission earnings.

How do I know I’m right for this role?

This opportunity is well suited to a strong relationship builder that can see themselves working in a role where client relations are key.

Your day-to-day will be spent meeting contacts in person, so the right blend of confidence and resilience will help someone thrive. You will also need a driving license!

It’s key to remember that this is an entry level role. There is no experience required, all the support you need will be provided.

Package offered:

• £27,000 base salary
• £40,000 OTE
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Applications for the role will be managed by BMS Performance, market leading in sales recruitment.