Graduate Sales Executive

Bespoke HR; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based aerospace company is seeking a motivated Graduate Sales Executive for their Fareham office. The role involves developing and nurturing customer accounts, managing enquiries, and supporting sales activities. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be proactive, and have a relevant graduate degree. The role offers a starting salary of £30,000, training opportunities, and a company pension, with potential for progression in a growing aerospace business.

Benefits

30,000 per annum starting salary

Eligibility for sales incentive programme

Company Pension

Structured training and mentoring

Clear progression opportunities

Exposure to global customers and projects

Qualifications

• Comfortable learning technical products and translating features into customer benefits.
• Willingness to travel in the UK and occasionally overseas.
• Full UK driving licence preferred; valid passport required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of smaller customer accounts.
• Manage and respond to inbound enquiries with quotations and proposals.
• Attend customer meetings and trade shows.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and target-driven

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Graduate level in Business, Engineering, Aerospace or related discipline

Job description

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.
• Contribute to sales reporting and continuous improvement of sales processes.

About You

• Graduate level (e.g. Business, Engineering, Aerospace, or related discipline).
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with customers.
• Commercially aware, proactive and target-driven, with a рисун collaborative mindset.
• Comfortable learning technical products and translating features into customer benefits.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail – Proficient with MS Office and CRM exposure is a plus.
• Willing and able to travel in the UK and occasionally overseas – Flexibility for overnight stays.
• Full UK driving licence preferred – Valid passport and right to work in the UK required.

Live within a commutable distance of Fareham, Hampshire.

What’s In It For You

• 30,000 per annum starting salary.
• Eligibility for our client’s sales incentive programme.
• Company Pension.
• Structured training and on-the-job mentoring from experienced aviation professionals.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing aerospace business.
• Exposure to global customers and international aviation projects.

A Day in the Life – Graduate Sales Executive

• Joining the commercial and productionoved‑teams to review new customer orders.
• Catching up with the Global Sales Director to discuss your pipeline and get coaching.
• Helping a customer solve a technical query by working with the engineering team.
• Preparing a cost‑saving proposal or quotation for】， an airline or MRO.
• Visiting a customer maintenance base at a UK airport.
• Updating the CRM and following up with customers after meetings.
• You’ll quickly gain exposure to real customers, real projects and real commercial decisions.

How To Apply

Please apply with your CV and a short Cover Letter explaining your interest and availability. Include any notice period.

Application Process

1. 1st Stage – Teams Interview
2. 2nd Stage – Assessment Day

Our client is an equal opportunities employer. They welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and will consider reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.