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Alexander James Recruiting
Trainee Sales Executive (Forklifts)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Salary
- 32500.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Alexander James Recruiting
- Closes
- 09 Apr 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
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 the Leeds & Wakefield postcodes. 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 schemeFocusing on a solution based approach, selling material handling equipment across an area encompassing Leeds & Wakefield.Attend customer sites to discuss requirements for forklift trucks and associated equipment, provide quotes and conduct site surveysMeet and exceed sales targetsHave 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 32,500Company CarExcellent long term OTE potential (year 1 expected 45k– 55k, year 2 expected 55k– 65k, year 3 65k– 75k)Excellent and unrivalled training scheme and on–going developmentPhone and laptop25 days holiday rising to 30 after certain years of service6% pension schemePrivate HealthcareThe Company
Part of a wider, global and household name our client is a leading provider of various material handling equipment, consisting mainly of forklift trucks. A proven and well established, premium brand in the sector, looking to develop and produce 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.
Ad ID: 5418002245
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