Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager Edinburgh £20k - £24k (p.a)
Joining this rotational graduate training scheme, you will learn about this market-leading electrical products business from the ground up, developing an understanding of how each department plays a significant role in their success. You'll receive a well-rounded training experience as well as completing a fully funded accredited sales qualification that covers customer understanding, product knowledge, market and competitor insight, rapport building, negotiation, presentation skills, business development and more.
You'll be working for a well-established distributor of electrical equipment known for being the best in their sector. Their customers include top hotel/leisure chains, government agencies, industrial companies and even the Queen (being royal warrant holders). With over 4,000 employees across 350 UK branches, they also have a proven track record of developing graduate talent.
As a Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Learning about the products and key areas of the business
- Building strong relationships with new and existing B2B clients
- Managing current accounts and maximising their profitability
- Quickly progressing to a field sales position where you will meet customers face-to-face and have a high-spec company car
The package for this graduate sales role includes:
- A starting salary of £20,000 - £24,000
- Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
- Products and skills training in various business fields, including top industry sales training
- Company car (after initial training period)
- Pension
- Opportunities to progress quickly
For this graduate sales and business development position we are looking for individuals who fulfil the following criteria:
- Educated to degree level
- Passionate about pursuing a career in business and sales
- Excellent communication skills
- Driven, money-motivated and business-minded
- Tenacious and results-focused
Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!