Graduate Sales Trainee (JN -082026-191110) Edinburgh, Scotland
| Salary: | GBP29000 - GBP31000 per annum + Bonus, Training, Progression |
· Graduate sales opportunity within a £multibillion-turnover group
· Office-based sales role with structured training and genuine career progression
· £29,000 - £31,000 base salary with bonus opportunities on top
If you’re a graduate looking to kick-start your career in sales, this could be an excellent opportunity to join an established business with a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans.
Who’s hiring?
Part of a wider investment group, this company sells a full range of home and garden products into Garden Centres, DIY stores and other retailers across the UK.
With a portfolio of well-known brands, you’ll be joining an established organisation with a strong customer base and plenty of opportunity to develop new business and grow existing accounts.
What is the package offered?
· £29,000 - £31,000 base salary
· Company Profit Share Bonus Scheme
· 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
· Full training and development
· Clear opportunities for progression across the wider group
· Established business with a strong reputation and long-term career prospects
What would I do as an Internal Sales Representative?
Working within the internal sales team, you’ll be responsible for developing and managing relationships with customers across the UK.
Your day-to-day role will include speaking with customers over the phone and email, identifying new sales opportunities, following up on enquiries, upselling and cross-selling products, and supporting existing accounts.
You’ll also work closely with the wider sales team to identify opportunities, provide product information and ensure customers receive a high level of service.
The first few weeks will be heavily training-based, giving you a thorough introduction to the company, products, customers and sales process before gradually taking ownership of your own accounts and targets.
There are several examples of graduates who have started their sales careers within this investment group and gone on to progress into senior sales and management positions across the organisation.
What are the company looking for?
This is a great opportunity for a graduate looking to launch a career in sales, with no previous sales experience required.
The ideal candidate will be:
· Confident and personable with strong communication skills
· Target-driven and competitive, motivated by achieving results
· Commercially minded and comfortable speaking with customers
· Resilient and ambitious, with a genuine desire to progress in sales
· A graduate with a full driving licence
Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service or other people-facing roles would be beneficial but is not essential.
Applications for the role will be managed by BMS Performance, market leading in sales recruitment.