Graduate Trainee Sales Manager

Type: Graduate
Region: Eastern

Are you a driven and people-focused graduate looking to make a career for yourself in a fast-paced commercial role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager to join a market-leading DIY, home and garden distribution business. You will embark on a fast-track training program with ongoing professional development that will equip you with all the knowledge, tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.

The business you’ll be joining are part of an impressive nationwide group who already employ over 1,700 people across the UK and have an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a friendly and welcoming industry of customers including garden centres, high street retailers and building and engineering companies.

Graduate Training Programme: 3-4 Weeks

• Complete an intensive 3-4 week training programme in Ipswich (accommodation will be provided)
• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company’s product range
• Develop your sales skills and complete formal sales training
• Be mentored by a dynamic, motivated and successful manager
• Work in a fast-paced and hands-on business environment

Progression to Field Sales: Month 2 and Beyond

• Travel and build strong relationships with key B2B customers across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and West Norfolk
• Be at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers
• Manage your customer accounts and diary
• Receive ongoing professional development and excellent opportunities to progress with the business and wider group

RewardsAs a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £27,000 – £29,000
• Your share of the company’s profits in the form of a lucrative performance-related bonus
• Full training and ongoing development, including sales training courses
• Fast progression
• Optional membership to the company’s excellent pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• High-spec, hybrid company car (driving licence required)