Graduate Sales Executive

BMS Engineering Recruitment; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 6%

25 days holiday + BH

Employee Assistance Programme

Uncapped commission opportunities

Job summary

BMS Engineering Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Graduate Sales Associate for a fast‑growing logistics client. This entry‑level role offers training, a clear progression path, and the chance to earn heavily through uncapped commission.

You will develop client relationships across sectors, learn a structured sales process, and progress towards Senior Account Manager and beyond as you hit targets.

Qualifications

• Graduate with 2.1 or 1st from university.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Coachable with appetite to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Bring in new business through the sales process and training.
• Develop and nurture client relationships across sectors.
• Progression toward Senior Account Manager and Account Partner.

Skills

Target driven

Confident communicator

Active listener

Graduate degree (2.1/1st)

Education

2:1 or First-class degree

Job description

An exciting, entry-level sales role based in the heart of Nottingham, working for a globally renowned logistics company!

• £30,000 basic salary + commission opportunities
• Graduate sales position with lots of progression opportunity
• Working with clients across a range of industry sectors

The package on offer…

• £30,000 basic salary
• £35,000-£40,000 OTE Y1 (Uncapped)
• Contributory pension with up to 6% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

What kind of individual are the company looking for?

• Someone target driven, that enjoys seeing results for their hard work
• A confident communicator, willing to pick up the phone or head into a meeting with anyone
• An active listener… sales isn’t all about talking!
• A graduate with either a 2.1 or 1st from university
• Someone coachable - there are huge training opportunities within this role!

What do this company do?

They are major players within the logistics industry. Working on Freight Forwarding Solutions across Road, Air and Ocean, they turn over in excess of £30 million per year thanks to partnerships with some of the biggest companies in the UK.

With a fantastic track record of hiring, developing and promoting graduates, they are looking for a new member of the sales team as part of a huge expansion plan.

What would my role include?

Working in a sales position, it will be your responsibility to bring in new business for the company, learning how to conduct a sales process through extensive training and shadowing in your first few months. Having brought clients in, your role will also involve nurturing and developing those relationships further over a period of time.

This is an entry level role meaning the first few months will be heavily training based as you become accustomed to the world of supply chain & logistics and the demands of a sales role!

Not limited by the industry, or size of company you work with, there is unlimited earning potential in this role for the right candidate.

Typical progression in the role will involve working your way towards a Senior Account Manager and then Account Partner over the coming years.