Graduate Sales Executive (HF1279850)

Apprentify; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression £30k–£50k+

Uncapped commission

Comprehensive training and development

Fast-track career progression

Regular incentives and team events

International client exposure

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Apprentify is seeking a Graduate Sales Executive to build relationships with new and existing customers and grow accounts across international markets. You will learn the freight and logistics process while developing sales, negotiation, and account management skills.

The role offers structured training, mentorship, and clear progression paths in a fast-growing business that rewards hard work and provides regular incentives and team events. Nottingham-based with global exposure.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 degree or above.
• At least 6 months' customer-facing experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious, resilient, and commercially minded.
• Eager to learn and develop in a sales-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through calls, networking, and virtual meetings.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation to account growth.
• Work closely with Operations to deliver the best logistics solutions.
• Support customers throughout the shipping process and resolve any issues.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Sales mindset

Ambitious

Education

2:1 degree or above

Job description

Founded in 2014, our client has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored freight and logistics solutions to customers worldwide. With a consultative approach and commitment to sustainable supply chains, they help businesses achieve their commercial goals across global markets.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing business that invests heavily in its people. Offering structured training, ongoing mentorship, and clear progression pathways, it's the ideal environment for an ambitious graduate looking to build a successful sales career.

The Role

As a Graduate Sales Executive, you'll develop relationships with new and existing customers, generate new business opportunities, and manage accounts across international markets. You'll learn the ins and outs of global freight while building valuable sales, negotiation, and account management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business through calls, networking, and virtual meetings.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Manage the sales process from lead generation to account growth.
• Work closely with Operations to deliver the best logistics solutions.
• Support customers throughout the shipping process and resolve any issues.
• Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.

About You

• A 2:1 degree or above.
• At least 6 months' customer-facing experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious, resilient, and commercially minded.
• Eager to learn and develop in a sales-driven environment.

What's On Offer?

• Salary progression from £30,000 to £50,000+
• Uncapped commission
• Comprehensive training and development
• Fast-track career progression
• Regular incentives, socials, and team events
• International client exposure
• Supportive and collaborative culture

If you're looking to launch your career with a growing business that rewards hard work and offers genuine progression, we'd love to hear from you.