Graduate Sales Executive

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist aerospace company based in Fareham is seeking a motivated Graduate Sales Executive to develop and grow customer accounts. This role involves proactive outreach, account management, and supporting sales activities across the aviation sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills and has a degree. Regular travel across the UK and occasional international trips will be required. Full training and support will be provided to ensure success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Motivated graduate looking to start a career in sales.
• Ability to build relationships and account plans.
• Experience in customer service or sales is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop a portfolio of smaller customer accounts.
• Build and manage account plans to drive revenue.
• Attend trade shows and deliver presentations.

Skills

Customer account management

Proactive outreach

Relationship building

Sales forecasting

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Graduate Sales Executive

A UK-based aerospace company providing specialised aircraft interior and safety products to customers worldwide.

The Role

Our client is looking for a motivated Graduate Sales Executive to join their commercial team in their Fareham office. The role will be primarily focused on developing, nurturing and growing smaller customer accounts, increasing retention, revenue and share of wallet, while supporting wider sales activities across the aviation sector. This is an office‑based role in Fareham and includes regular travel across the UK and occasional international travel for customer meetings and industry events.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of smaller customer accounts through proactive outreach and regular contact.
• Build account plans, identify upsell / cross‑sell opportunities and deliver against revenue targets.
• Manage and respond to inbound enquiries, preparing quotations and proposals.
• Support tenders in collaboration with engineering, quality and production teams.
• Build strong relationships with airlines, MROs, OEMs and channel partners.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and trade shows; deliver presentations and product overviews.
• Maintain accurate records, forecasts and activity in the CRM.
• Provide market insight on customer needs, competitors and emerging opportunities.