Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager

Description

Join a fast–paced graduate programme with 2 months of training in Avonmouth before progressing straight into a field–based Area Sales role covering the M5 corridor to Taunton and across to Swindon.

A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit an ambitious Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager based in the Weston–Super–Mare area. Offering a starting salary of 30,000 – 32,000, an excellent bonus scheme and a fast–track route into field sales, this is an outstanding opportunity to launch a long–term career in sales and management.

Part of a successful UK group employing over 1,700 people, the business supplies leading brands including Dyson, Bosch, Philips, Morphy Richards and many others to electrical wholesalers nationwide. With consistent year–on–year growth and significant investment in its people and infrastructure, the company offers genuine opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to progress quickly.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager, you'll complete a structured commercial training programme (based at their prestigious Avonmouth location) designed to prepare you for a move into field sales. Following your training, you'll be promoted into an Area Sales role with a company car provided.

This opportunity would suit someone looking to build a career as a Graduate Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Trainee Area Sales Manager or future Sales Manager.

The training programme offers:

Exposure to all key areas of the businessHands–on experience in a fast–paced B2B sales environmentTailored training focused on sales, account management and commercial developmentProfessional Dale Carnegie sales training and developmentOngoing mentoring from a Business Manager who progressed through the same trainee programmeOpportunities to build long–term relationships with B2B customersClear progression into field sales and future management opportunitiesWhy Apply?

Starting salary of 30,000 – 32,000Excellent profit share bonus schemeStructured graduate training programmeProfessional Dale Carnegie sales training and Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeshipFast–track promotion into field salesCompany car upon promotionRegular salary reviews and performance–related pay risesJoin a growing business operating from a purpose–built prestigious facilityOptional membership of the company's excellent pension schemeMonday to Friday working hours, 8am–5pmRequirements

To be successful in this Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager role, you should be:

Educated to degree levelExperienced in a customer–facing role such as sales, customer service, retail or hospitalityA confident and effective communicatorAmbitious, driven and self–motivatedKeen to progress quickly into a field–based sales roleAble to build and maintain strong professional relationshipsIf you're an ambitious graduate looking for a fast–track route into B2B field sales and management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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