Graduate Area Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in animal health is seeking a Graduate Area Sales Manager for Newport, Wales. The role offers comprehensive training with the possibility of promoting from within. Ideal for ambitious graduates with no prior sales experience, focusing on building relationships with veterinary practices.

Qualifications

• Ambitious university graduates sought for entry-level sales role.
• Valid driving license essential; company car provided.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cover geographic territory around the Bristol area with client meetings.
• Focus on acquiring new business and servicing existing accounts.
• Participate in comprehensive training during the first 42 weeks.

Skills

Relationship Building

Resilience

Target-driven Mindset

Proactive Attitude

Education

University Degree (2.1 grade or higher)

Job description

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Graduate Area Sales Manager, Newport, Wales

Client:

BMS Performance

Location:

Newport, Wales, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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 someone with no prior business-to-business sales experience

Who is the opportunity with?

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.

What does the role consist of?

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

Once established, your typical day will involve 3-4 meetings, focusing on acquiring new business or servicing existing accounts. You will represent the full range of nutraceuticals, selling to independent veterinary practices.

The company promotes from within, with previous graduate hires advancing to roles such as UK National Sales Manager, Business Unit Manager for Western Europe, and Northern Regional Sales Manager.

What are the company looking for?

Ideal candidates are ambitious university graduates (2.1 grade or higher) seeking an entry-level sales role.

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

No prior experience is required. The role suits a confident, friendly individual who is a relationship builder. Resilience and a target-driven mindset are key, given the fast-paced and demanding nature of the role. A proactive, driven attitude is essential.