Sales Graduate Programme – Regional Trainee with Mentor-led

Sysco; Reading; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension + life assurance

Heavily discounted staff sales on Syso

Volunteering hours

Job summary

Sysco GB invites applications for its Sales Graduate Programme. This home-based role involves travel to customer locations and key business sites across the South East, including Reading and surrounding areas.

You will rotate through sales teams, gain hands-on experience, and build a foundation for a career in foodservice sales. You’ll receive structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to develop core skills in account management, negotiation, and storytelling with data.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree with 2:2 or above.
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Sales.
• UK Driving licence.
• Genuine passion for food.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Proactive, adaptable and eager to learn.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Initiative and a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across sales operations and account management.
• Engage with customers of all sizes and tailor solutions.
• Develop core sales skills and stakeholder management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and mentors.
• Use data and insight to drive growth and opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Sysco GB invites applications for its Sales Graduate Programme. This home-based role involves travel to customer locations and key business sites across the South East, including Reading and surrounding areas.

You will rotate through sales teams, gain hands-on experience, and build a foundation for a career in foodservice sales. You’ll receive structured learning, mentorship, and opportunities to develop core skills in account management, negotiation, and storytelling with data.