Trainee Sales Executive (Forklifts)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of material handling equipment is seeking a Trainee Sales Executive to develop its client base in Peterborough. This role includes a structured training program, a competitive salary of up to £34,000, and significant long-term earnings potential, supported by ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Required qualifications include a full UK driving license and a preference for candidates with a sales background or good numerical skills.

Benefits

Company Car

Private medical insurance

25 Days holiday + statutory

Death in service benefit

Strong pension scheme

Qualifications

• Driving license required.
• Sales background or hire/rental experience preferred.
• Driven and energetic individual sought for a competitive sales career.

Responsibilities

• Attend training scheme (6-10 weeks).
• Sell material handling equipment and meet sales targets.
• Conduct site surveys and customer visits.

Skills

Sales skills

Numerical skills

Professionalism

Energetic

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new Trainee Sales Executive to manage and develop their client base across the Peterborough postcodes. With an excellent training scheme and a set career plan this is a great opportunity for a professional individual looking for a competitive sales career.

Responsibilities

• Attend the companies 6-10 week training scheme
• Focusing on a solution based approach, selling material handling equipment across an area encompassing Peterborough
• Attend customer sites to discuss requirements for forklift trucks and associated equipment, provide quotes and conduct site surveys
• Meet and exceed sales targets
• Have a strategic focus to gaining and winning new business

Requirements

There is no set background for this role, but the company are keen on speaking to individuals in particular with a sales background or hire/rental or general financial understanding given that the role is focused on long term contract hire of material handling equipment. Candidates with good numerical skills would also be preferred. Ultimately the company are looking for driven and energetic individuals with professionalism and a long-term aim of having a sales career. The role comes with a lot of investment in the candidate for the longer term including on-going training and development and consistent salary reviews. A full UK driving license is also required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £34,000
• Company Car
• Excellent long term OTE potential (year 1 expected £45k-£55k, year 2 expected £55k-£65k, year 3 £65k-£75k)
• Genuine growth opportunity, working with a fast growing yet already well established company within forklift
• 25 Days holiday + statutory
• Private medical insurance
• Death in service
• Strong pension scheme

The Company

Our client are an international manufacturer of material handling equipment. One of the UK and world’s leading brand’s. Operating for well over 50 years, the company has a strong presence and focus on providing warehouse solutions in addition to forklift trucks. Their overall direction is aimed at supplying customers with a consultative approach to include assistance with automation, racking and other products.