Trainee Sales Representative

Key Appointments (UK) Ltd; Selby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider based in Selby is looking for a Trainee Sales Representative. You will learn the full sales cycle, support sales operations, and contribute to business development. Candidates should be motivated and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary plus commission and comprehensive training. Join a respected organization and build your career in sales.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Motivated and eager to build a sales career.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support senior sales representatives with customer visits.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Assist with preparing customer quotations and tenders.
• Maintain accurate sales records using CRM systems.
• Handle inbound sales enquiries.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

IT literate (Microsoft Office, CRM)

Customer service focus

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Trainee Sales Representative | Selby, North Yorkshire

• Full-time, Permanent
• Basic salary of £24,500 per annum with OTE exceeding £50k
• Company car, comprehensive training and clear career progression

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established and customer‑focused technology solutions provider that supplies market‑leading multifunctional devices, managed print services and cloud‑based document management systems. They work with organisations across a wide range of sectors, helping them improve productivity, reduce costs and streamline document workflows. They also hold premium partner accreditation with a major global manufacturer. As part of their continued growth, we are looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Trainee Sales Representative to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to build a rewarding career in B2B sales within a respected organisation in Yorkshire and the surrounding regions.

THE ROLE

As a Trainee Sales Representative, you will support sales operations by learning the full sales cycle. This includes prospecting, lead generation, solution presentation and account management. You will gain strong knowledge of multifunctional devices, print management software and workflow solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support senior sales representatives with customer visits, proposals and account management.
• Learn to identify and develop new business opportunities within a defined territory.
• Assist with preparing customer quotations, tenders and solution proposals.
• Take part in customer demonstrations and product training sessions.
• Maintain accurate sales records and activity reports using CRM systems.
• Handle inbound sales enquiries and follow up on marketing‑generated leads.
• Build an understanding of customer needs and recommend suitable solutions.
• Deliver a consistently professional and customer‑focused service.
• Attend internal training and manufacturer‑led product courses.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Full UK driving licence. A clean licence is preferred.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and keen to build a sales career.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional attitude with a strong customer service focus.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• IT literate including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous sales or customer service experience, ideally in B2B or technology.
• Understanding of print management or workflow solutions.
• Confident communicator comfortable speaking to business clients at all levels.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Structured in‑house training on systems, procedures and sales methodology.
• Full product and solutions training from the manufacturer.
• Mentoring and field support from experienced sales professionals.
• Clear progression pathway to Sales Executive or Account Manager.

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Competitive basic salary plus £24k annual commission based on targets.
• Company car.
• Laptop, mobile phone and all required business tools.
• Ongoing professional development and accreditation opportunities.

WORKING HOURS

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

HOW TO APPLY

To express an interest, please submit an up‑to‑date CV.

If shortlisted, our client HAD‑Group will contact you to discuss the role and your experience further.

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