Trainee Sales Executive (Forklifts)

Alexander James Recruiting is currently working with a well-established supplier of various types of material handling equipment looking to recruit a new Trainee Sales Executive to manage and develop their client base across Oxford & the surrounding areas. With an excellent training scheme and a set career plan this is a great opportunity for a professional individual looking for a competitive sales career.  Responsibilities Attend the companies 6-10 week training scheme Focusing on a solution based approach, selling material handling equipment across an area encompassing Oxford & the surrounding areas. Attend customer sites to discuss requirements for forklift trucks and associated equipment, provide quotes and conduct site surveys Meet and exceed sales targets Have a strategic focus to gaining and winning new businessRequirements  There is no set background for this role, but the company are keen on speaking to individuals in particular with a sales background or hire/rental or general financial understanding given that the role is focused on long term contract hire of material handling equipment. Candidates with good numerical skills would also be preferred. Ultimately the company are looking for driven and energetic individuals with professionalism and a long-term aim of having a sales career. The role comes with a lot of investment in the candidate for the longer term including on-going training and development and consistent salary reviews. A full UK driving license is also required. Benefits Competitive salary of up to £34,000 Company Car Excellent long term OTE potential (year 1 expected £40k-£50k, year 2 expected £50k-£60k, year 3 £60k-£70k) Excellent and unrivalled training scheme and on-going development Phone and laptop 25 days holiday rising to 30 after certain years of service 6% pension scheme Private HealthcareThe Company Part of a wider, global and household name our client is a leading manufacturer of various material handling equipment, consisting mainly of forklift trucks. A proven and well established, premium brand in the sector, they’re well known for developing and producing talented and ambitious individuals who are looking for a long term sales career. With an unrivalled training scheme, they effectively set themselves apart from others in their sector by focusing on a strategic, solutions based approach to customers