Graduate Sales Trainee

Entry level graduate opportunity, based in BirminghamBusiness-to-business sales opportunityWork your way up through the company£26,000 basic salary + bonusAre you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in sales? Do you have a passion for building relationships, closing deals, and driving business growth? Look no further! We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate Sales Trainee to join this expanding team in Birmingham.Who are this company?Turning over in excess of £200 million per year, this company are one of the UK’s leading suppliers of a variety of products sold to the construction industry. Working on housing developments, stadiums, shopping centres & more, they supply a wide range of products to aid these projects.What makes them so great?Placed in the top 40 Sunday Times Profit Track 100Established for over 60 yearsHuge emphasis on internal recruitment & promotionClear progression plans for employeesWhat would my role be?Based in Birmingham you will start life as a sales trainee, joining a well-established team of salespeople. Representing their range of timber products when speaking to clients, your role will largely involve dealing with existing customers (75%) with an additional element of hunting new business opportunities.The aim of this graduate role is to progress you into a client-facing position, initially going on meetings with another member of the sales team before starting to lead them independently. You will be speaking with architects, building contractors, property developers and house builders. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking for a sales career with a company that offers excellent rewards and progression.As a Graduate Commercial Sales Trainee, who are you?You are hungry and ambitious to kick-start a sales careerYou are confident, with the ability to speak to a range of clientsYou are personable, a keen relationship builderYou are coachable, not expected to start with all the answers, you are keen to immerse yourself in all the training provided to flourish in your new roleSalary package£26,000 per yearCompany Profit ShareLaptop, mobile25 days holiday+ Bank Holidays