Hybrid Sales Development Trainee

KION Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Material Handling, part of the KION Group, offers a UK Sales Apprentice programme designed to develop a career in commercial sales. Over two years, you will combine on-the-job experience with formal learning to build essential skills in customer engagement and solutions selling.

You will be mentored by experienced professionals, gain exposure to sales, service and operations, and develop the confidence to drive business opportunities.

Qualifications

• A passion for starting a career in sales and a customer‑focused approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel and drive in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team in managing customer relationships.
• Learn to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Learn how to present solutions that deliver value to customers and influence decisions.
• Build relationships with customers across industries.
• Develop commercial awareness of how businesses buy.
• Work with experienced sales professionals on real customer projects.

Skills

Sales passion

Confident communicator

Willingness to travel

Job description

Linde Material Handling, part of the KION Group, offers a UK Sales Apprentice programme designed to develop a career in commercial sales. Over two years, you will combine on-the-job experience with formal learning to build essential skills in customer engagement and solutions selling.

You will be mentored by experienced professionals, gain exposure to sales, service and operations, and develop the confidence to drive business opportunities.