Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and proactive graduate to join a successful business who are one of the biggest names in their sector. With 15 strategic trading locations and a divisional turnover of circa £120 million, they are part of a c.£920 million turnover group who already employee over 1,500 people nationally. What you can expect: This role is an excellent opportunity for a stand-out graduate to build a successful area sales and business management career with a market-leading company. The business distributes a wide range of DIY, gardening and housewares products to business customers including high street retailers, garden centres, DIY stores and independent hardware stores across the UK and Northern Ireland. You will complete an initial training period at their largest trading location based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire before progressing to an Area Sales Manager role, covering a well-established sales territory approximately within a 40-mile radius of Milton Keynes. Joining an existing field sales team of 4, you will have the opportunity to learn from other proven field sales people in the business. As a Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager, you will: Receive a starting salary between £24,000 - £25,000 (negotiable depending on experience) Be rewarded with your cut of the company's profits in the form of a significant uncapped bonus Quickly progress to an Area Sales Manager role managing 100 accounts with approximately £2 million value High-end company car, phone and laptop Receive on-going sales and leadership training and professional development Work with a dynamic and ambitious business manager who has successful progressed on the graduate training programme You will be given the tools to be successful and the freedom to make an impact and progress in this highly sociable and fast-paced industry. You will gain valuable insight into various areas of the business, receive products and skills training, receive industry sales training and one-on-one mentoring with a senior manager. The manager of the Chesham operation is a previous Graduate Trainee and is keen to share his success and professional development with others. He has ambitious plans for the business and is keen to find a driven individual who can work alongside him. Requirements We're looking for ambitious, commercially-focused candidates of graduate-calibre with: A passion for building a career in sales Excellent communication and relationship-building skills The ability to be proactive and think on your feet Ambition, drive and self-motivation Think you've got what it takes? Apply today to find out more