Trainee Business Sales Representative

The Portfolio Group Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Commission & bonuses

Holiday entitlement

Pension & Life Insurance

Commuter benefits

Career progression

Incentive trips

Job summary

The Portfolio Group Inc. is seeking a Trainee Business Sales Representative in Manchester City Centre. You will join a high-energy team that sells HR, Employment Law, and Health & Safety solutions to small and mid-market businesses, with uncapped earning potential.

Starting salary is up to 27,000 with an OTE of 40,000–45,000 in the first year, and top performers can exceed 100,000. Full training is provided, and progression paths are highlighted in the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or hospitality/door-to-door experience encouraged.
• Outbound lead generation and telesales experience preferred.
• Strong target-driven attitude and resilience required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the SMB sector.
• Outbound calling to Directors and Business Owners to generate leads.
• Self-generate leads, appointments, and referrals; manage existing clients.
• Maintain sales funnel and achieve quarterly targets.

Skills

Outbound sales

Lead generation

Pipeline management

Consultative selling

Professional communication

Job description

Trainee Business Sales Representative Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: Up to 27,000 OTE: 40,000 - 45,000 (Year 1) Top Achievers: 100,000+

Are you a recent graduate or working in hospitality, door to door/direct sales and looking to kick start your sales career? What better place to do it than a company that has been awarded "Best Place to Work" in Manchester.

The Opportunity

Are you a high-energy sales professional looking for a role where your earning potential is truly uncapped? We are a market-leading consultancy firm seeking dynamic Business Sales Executives to join our growing team in Manchester.

In this role, you won't just be selling a service; you'll be providing essential HR, Employment Law, and Health & Safety solutions that empower small and mid-market business owners to focus on what they do best: growing their companies.

Why Join them?

We invest heavily in our people. We don't just expect success; we coach you toward it!

• Elite Coaching Program: You will enter a "Super Coaching" program designed to sharpen your consultative selling techniques and turn you into a top-tier achiever.
• Uncapped Earnings: With a realistic OTE of 40K in your first year and top performers exceeding 100k, your financial growth is in your hands.
• Opportunity to earn right away: With this role you have the opportunity to earn commission right away! Just last month a newbie in month 3 hit 9,000 in commission.

The Role

Working within the small to mid-market sector, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities.

• Outbound lead generation: Outbound calling Directors and Business Owners to generate leads.
• Lead Generation: Proactively self-generate new leads, appointments, and referrals while also managing and developing an existing client base.
• Pipeline Management: Accurately build and maintain your sales funnel to ensure consistent delivery against quarterly targets.
• Consultative Selling: Introduce businesses to our suite of consultancy services and innovative people-management software solutions.

What You Bring to the Team

We hire for attitude and drive! While industry experience in HR or Law is not required (full training is provided), we are looking for:

• Proven Sales Track Record: Experience in outbound lead generation or telesales using a consultative approach.
• Target-Driven Mindset: You thrive in fast-paced, high-energy environments and are motivated by hitting (and exceeding) goals.
• Resilience & Confidence: A tenacious personality with the ability to handle rejection and stay focused on the next win.
• Professional Communication: The ability to engage with high-level stakeholders and business owners convincingly.

Benefits

• Health First: FREE 24/7 onsite gym access! (Work out whenever suits you!)
• Uncapped Earnings: Monthly commission with no ceiling + quarterly bonuses.
• Time Out: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off!
• Health & Wealth: Cash plan for you/family, Life Insurance, and Pension.
• Commuter Support: Season ticket loans + Cycle to Work scheme.
• Progression: Clear career paths and international development opportunities.
• Incentive trips: Holidays to Miami, Monaco and Dubai.

Ready to take your sales career to the next level? Apply today to join a winning team where your hard work is directly reflected in your paycheck!