Graduate Commercial Sales Trainee

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical wholesale market is seeking a Graduate External Sales Representative in Bristol. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for university graduates to develop a career in sales, with comprehensive training and potential for advancement into field sales and management roles. The role offers a competitive salary, profit-sharing scheme, and a fully funded Level 4 Sales Training Qualification.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Fully paid Level 4 Sales Training Qualification

Annual profit-sharing scheme

Qualifications

• University graduate or graduate-to-be seeking an entry-level opportunity.
• Good communicator, possibly with a retail or hospitality background.
• Ambitious individual with a desire to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing client relationships and seek out new business opportunities.
• Participate in a thorough induction and training program.
• Gradually transition to a more sales-focused role.

Skills

Confidence

Communication

Resilience

Enthusiasm

Growth mindset

Education

University degree

Job description

• Graduate business-to-business sales opportunity
• £29k basic salary + bonus
• No experience required, perfect entry level opportunity in Bristol

Are you a university graduate (or graduate to-be!) seeking an entry level opportunity in Bristol? Consider yourself a confident individual, capable of building relationships day-to-day in a bid to hit sales targets? This may be ideal for you!

BMS Performance are currently working with a major player in the electrical wholesale market, selling into the Public Sector, Student Accommodation, Building Merchants and more.

What will the opportunity look like?

The business is seeking an entry level candidate to join as an External Sales Representative, looking after client relations across the Southwest.

Your role will be based in the Bristol office where you will receive a thorough induction, spending time in each department of the business with a training guide to complete.

Your role will then gradually become more sales-focused, either over the phone or virtually. This position is a great opportunity for somebody looking to develop a career in sales that could lead onto field sales and management opportunities.

Your time will initially be managing existing clients, but you will also be given the opportunity to seek out new business opportunities.

Alongside all the internal training you’ll do with the business, there is opportunity to be enrolled into a professional Level 4 Sales Training Apprenticeship delivered by well-respected sales training provider BMS Progress.

What are we looking for?

• Confidence! Someone that is a good communicator, perhaps due to a background in retail/hospitality or through a hobby such as sport

• Resilience… sales isn’t easy! The up & down nature is suited to an individual that wants to be rewarded for succeeding in a fast-paced environment

• Enthusiasm & growth mindset – This role is ideal for an entry level individual that is ambitious and wants to grasp every opportunity thrown their way

What is the package on offer?

• £29,000 basic salary
• Annual profit-sharing scheme to recognise performance against target
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Fully paid for Level 4 Sales Training Qualification