Graduate Trainee Sales Executive

Bridgewater Recruitment Group; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Graduate Trainee Sales Executive to join their team in Luton. The role involves achieving sales targets while building relationships within the electrical wholesale sector. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and mentorship, as well as uncapped bonuses based on performance. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career progression into Field Sales within a rapidly expanding company.

Benefits

Starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000

Full training and mentoring

Bespoke sales training

Uncapped performance bonus

Optional pension scheme

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking to start a career in sales.
• Ability to engage with customers and develop professional relationships.
• Strong initiative and a drive to achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets by engaging with business customers.
• Manage existing accounts and pursue new opportunities.
• Provide excellent customer service to maintain company reputation.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactivity

Relationship building

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

A market leading electrical manufacturing and distribution business is looking for a proactive Graduate Trainee Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in Luton. After immersing yourself in the industry and becoming a product expert, you'll be developing and maintaining strong business relationships with a well‑established client base.

Role Responsibilities

• Achieving sales targets through engaging with business customers via phone and email
• Managing existing accounts while identifying and pursuing new opportunities
• Dealing with incoming sales enquiries, predominantly from the electrical wholesale sector
• Collaborating closely with external sales and internal teams to maximise opportunities
• Providing excellent customer service and cementing the company's status as the supplier of choice

Rewards

• Starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000
• Full training and mentoring to support your induction and progression through the business
• Bespoke sales and account management training
• Uncapped bonus related to your performance
• Opportunity to progress to Field Sales or other areas of a rapidly growing business
• Optional membership of the excellent company pension scheme

Think you have what it takes? If you're a driven graduate with excellent communication skills, apply today to find out more!