Trainee Sales Executive - Aldridge

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Laptop and phone

Remote working equipment

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Ltd in Birmingham and surrounding areas is seeking a motivated Trainee Area Sales Manager to join our expanding field sales team. You'll receive comprehensive training on material handling products and sales processes while working with experienced professionals.

As you grow, you'll take responsibility for your own territory across Bournemouth and surrounding areas, develop new business, and build strong relationships with customers.

Qualifications

• Desire to develop a career in field sales.
• Target-driven and commercially minded approach.
• Resilience to handle rejection and stay motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured training covering products and sales processes.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in your territory.
• Generate leads through phone, email, networking and direct business development.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Shadow experienced Area Sales Managers on visits and learn negotiation and closing techniques.
• Support management of existing accounts to maximise satisfaction and retention.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of leads and interactions.
• Work towards sales targets with uncapped commission potential.

Skills

Target-driven

Commercial mindset

Communication skills

Relationship building

UK driving licence

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Trainee Area Sales Manager

Location: Birmingham and surrounding areas

Salary: £30,000 basic + uncapped commission

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you ambitious, driven and looking to build a rewarding career in field sales?

We are looking for a Trainee Area Sales Manager to join an expanding sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is motivated by targets, enjoys building relationships and wants to develop a long-term career within a successful and growing industry.

You’ll receive comprehensive training on the material handling industry, products and sales processes, while working alongside experienced sales professionals who will support you throughout your development.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, you’ll take increasing responsibility for your own territory, developing new business opportunities and building strong relationships with customers across the Bournemouth and surrounding areas.

This role offers genuine progression, with the opportunity to develop into a fully autonomous Area Sales Manager with significant earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete structured training covering technical products, including new and used forklift equipment.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within your designated territory.
• Generate new leads through telephone, email, networking and direct business development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers.
• Shadow experienced Area Sales Managers on customer visits, learning effective sales, negotiation and closing techniques.
• Support the management of existing customer accounts to maximise satisfaction and retention.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, prospecting activity and customer interactions using the CRM system.
• Work towards agreed sales targets and KPIs, with the opportunity to significantly increase earnings through performance-related commission.

You’ll ideally have:

• A strong desire to develop a career in field sales.
• A target-driven and commercially minded approach.
• The resilience to handle rejection and remain motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence when speaking with business owners and decision-makers.
• The ability to build rapport and develop long-term commercial relationships.
• A proactive approach to finding and developing new business.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer

• £30,000 basic salary + uncapped commission, dependent on performance.
• Full structured industry and sales training.
• Realistic opportunity to significantly increase earnings through commission.
• Company car, commensurate with the role.
• Private healthcare package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company mobile phone and laptop.
• All necessary technology and equipment for remote working.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing mentoring and development.
• Clear progression pathway into a full Area Sales Manager position.
• Permanent opportunity with an established and growing business.