Graduate Trainee - Sales

Job Title - Graduate Trainee (Sales)
Location - Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary - £22k pa + Benefits

We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join our UK sales team and participate in our 12 month Graduate Development Programme which incorporates both local and European elements

The aim of the Programme is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and attributes to take up a permanent role at the end of the training period in our UK Sales team.

Whilst gaining experience in all areas of the business you will complete a comprehensive 12 month training and development plan. During this time you are given the opportunity to visit various sites in Europe, covering Manufacturing, Research and Development and Sales and Logistics.

Following the initial 12 months training period you will begin an exciting career in a Business Development/Key Account Management role. In this role you will drive volume, develop and improve sales by providing a total account management solution to the customer.

You will be a graduate of exceptional calibre with a minimum of a 2:1 in a business related discipline. You must have a permanent right to work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence. Flexibility to work in other UK locations following an initial 12 months training period in Birmingham may be required.

You must possess excellent communication skills and sound financial knowledge. You will be highly customer focused and have the ability to build strong working relationships with customers as well as being a team player. Time management and the ability to work on your own initiative is also essential.

We are looking for graduates with passion and drive who will help us to a new level of business performance.


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