Graduate Sales Executive

BMS Performance Ltd.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Company car

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

BMS Performance Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Field Sales Executive to cover the East Midlands. This field-based role focuses on managing a portfolio of accounts and developing new business opportunities.

You will spend significant time meeting customers on the road, building relationships across sectors, and working with an experienced manager who mentors your progression. Structured onboarding and external sales training are provided to accelerate growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate or entry-level seeking sales career.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ambitious, driven and eager to learn.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willing to work in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing portfolio of ~100 accounts.
• Build strong relationships across wholesale, student accommodation, and local authorities.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory.
• Spend time on the road meeting customers and growing revenue.
• Work closely with an experienced manager who will mentor and support your development.

Skills

Graduate

Strong communication

Ambitious

Field-based sales

Education

Graduate

Job description

Graduate Field Sales Executive - East Midlands

Are you a motivated graduate looking to kick-start a long-term career in sales with a well-established and growing UK business?

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading national distribution group with a strong reputation across multiple sectors, including electrical wholesale, construction, and public sector. With over 90 locations nationwide and a turnover exceeding £1 billion, the business offers real stability, structured training, and clear progression opportunities.

The Role

This is a field-based sales position covering the East Midlands, offering a great mix of relationship management and business development.

• Manage an existing portfolio of ~100 accounts
• Build strong relationships across sectors such as wholesale, student accommodation, and local authorities
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory
• Spend time on the road meeting customers and growing revenue
• Work closely with an experienced manager who will mentor and support your development

What's on Offer

• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• Company car
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Long-term career progression within a growing national group

This role is roughly 80% account management / 20% new business, making it ideal for someone looking to build confidence in a consultative sales environment.

Training & Development

This company is known for investing heavily in its people from day one:

• Structured graduate onboarding across all areas of the business
• External professional sales training within your first year
• Ongoing internal training and development
• 1-to-1 mentoring from experienced leadership
• Industry-recognised qualifications and exposure

There are clear progression pathways, with many employees going on to manage their own business units within the group.

About You

• A graduate or someone entry-level looking to start their sales career
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambitious, driven, and eager to learn
• Full UK driving licence required
• Comfortable working in a field-based role

If you're looking for a structured, people-focused business where you can build a genuine career in sales, this is a fantastic opportunity to get started.

Desired Skills and Experience

A driving license is essential for this position.