Graduate Internal Sales Executive

BMS Performance; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension matched up to 6%

12-month sales training programme

Mentoring from Sales Leaders

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Clear progression pathway

Job summary

BMS Performance Ltd. in the UK is seeking a graduate to start a sales career within a growing materials distribution group. This entry-level role offers ownership of customer accounts and a clear path into field sales and leadership.

You will receive a £28,000 base salary rising to £30,000 after 6 months, an uncapped profit share, extensive training, mentoring, and a structured progression plan across the business.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Commercial awareness and interest in business.
• High levels of drive, competitiveness, and resilience.
• Confidence to build relationships and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own customer accounts and growing revenue.
• Converting inbound enquiries into profitable business.
• Identifying and winning new customers.
• Re-engaging dormant accounts.
• Taking full ownership of deals: Quote → Negotiate → Close.
• Building long-term relationships across complex supply chains.
• Working closely with operations to deliver for your customers.

Skills

Strong communication

Commercial awareness

Drive and resilience

Relationship building

Job description

• Graduate sales opportunity with leading UK business
• £28,000 base salary & profit sharing scheme to reward performance
• Entry level opportunity, perfect for someone embarking on sales career

If you’re ambitious, commercially minded, and want to take ownership of your career from day one, this is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading specialist metal supply businesses and develop into a high-performing sales professional within a growing group.

Salary & Benefits

• £28,000 base salary (rising to £30,000 after 6 months)
• Uncapped profit share scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Fully funded 12-month professional sales training programme
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced Sales Leaders
• Clear progression pathway into field sales and leadership roles

Who are the company?

With over 30 years of success, this company are a leading UK stockholder of raw materials that are used in a variety of industries. The business has evolved into a major specialist distributor, supporting critical infrastructure across the UK. They’re part of a wider group that own 16 specialist businesses and turnover £138million.

Part of AMEG

• 16 specialist businesses
• ~500 employees
• £138m+ annual turnover
• Strong growth through acquisition

What you’ll be doing

• Managing your own customer accounts and growing revenue
• Converting inbound enquiries into profitable business
• Identifying and winning new customers
• Re‑engaging dormant accounts
• Taking full ownership of deals: Quote → Negotiate → Close
• Building long‑term relationships across complex supply chains
• Working closely with operations to deliver for your customers

Your career path

Whilst there are many paths your career can take in this role, typical progression is;

1. Internal Sales Executive – Build foundations, manage accounts
2. Senior Internal / Account Manager – Larger customers, higher targets
3. External Sales / Business Development – Field-based, major growth responsibility
4. Leadership Roles – Manage teams or business units

What we’re looking for

We don’t expect industry experience, we look for potential and attitude.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Commercial awareness and interest in business
• High levels of drive, competitiveness, and resilience
• Confidence to build relationships and influence decisions
• Self-starter mindset, comfortable taking ownership
• Problem-solving ability and willingness to learn