Graduate Trainee Sales Manager - Peterborough

Are you a driven and people-focused graduate looking to make a career for yourself in a fast-paced commercial role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager to join a market-leading DIY, home and garden distribution business. You will embark on a fast-track training program with ongoing professional development that will equip you with all the knowledge, tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.

The business you’ll be joining, Decco, are part of an impressive nationwide group who already employ over 1,700 people across the UK and have an annual turnover exceeding £1 billion. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a friendly and welcoming industry of customers including garden centres, high street retailers and building and engineering companies.

Graduate Training Programme: 3-4 Weeks

• Complete an intensive 3-4 week training programme in Ipswich (accommodation will be provided)
• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company’s product range
• Develop your sales skills and complete formal sales training
• Be mentored by a dynamic, motivated and successful manager
• Work in a fast-paced and hands-on business environment

Progression to Field Sales: Month 2 and Beyond

• Travel and build strong relationships with key B2B customers across Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and West Norfolk
• Be at the forefront of representing the business by both winning new business and growing existing accounts
• Present, communicate and negotiate with a wide range of customers
• Manage your customer accounts and diary
• Receive ongoing professional development and excellent opportunities to progress with the business and wider group

Rewards

As a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £27,000 – £29,000
• Your share of the company’s profits in the form of a lucrative performance-related bonus
• Full training and ongoing development, including sales training courses
• Fast progression
• Optional membership to the company’s excellent pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• High-spec, hybrid company car (driving licence required)

If you’re a confident, motivated and proactive graduate with excellent communication skills and some sales or customer service experience, apply today to find out more!