Trainee Sales Executive – Material Handling Solutions

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

OTE potential

Training scheme

Phone and laptop

Paid holidays

Pension scheme

Healthcare

Job summary

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of material handling equipment to recruit a Trainee Sales Executive. You will manage and develop the client base across the LE & DE postcodes, joining a structured training scheme with a clear career plan.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 plus excellent long‑term earning potential through OTE across the first three years, a company car, ongoing training and development, and a supportive path to a

Qualifications

• No fixed background required, but sales, hire/rental or financial understanding is valued.
• Candidates should be driven and energetic with professionalism and a long-term sales career aim.
• Full UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Attend the 6-10 week training scheme.
• Sell material handling equipment across LE & DE postcodes with a solution-based approach.
• Visit customer sites to discuss requirements, provide quotes and conduct site surveys.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strategically develop new business and win opportunities.

Skills

Sales background

Numerical skills

UK driving licence

Long-term sales career

Job description

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of material handling equipment to recruit a Trainee Sales Executive. You will manage and develop the client base across the LE & DE postcodes, joining a structured training scheme with a clear career plan.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £35,000 plus excellent long‑term earning potential through OTE across the first three years, a company car, ongoing training and development, and a supportive path to a