Industry-leading Graduate Sales Opportunity with Edmundson Electrical
€32,000 basic salary + lucrative profit share scheme
No experience needed - excellent opportunity to start your sales career
12-month rotation through different departments
Extensive training and excellent career progressionThe Company
Edmundson Electrical is the UK's leading distributor of branded electrical equipment to trade and industry, selling over 120,000 product lines and employing 4,000+ people across 400 locations throughout the UK and Ireland.
With a strong track record of developing people into successful sales and management careers, they are looking for ambitious graduates to join their teams.
The Package
€32,000 basic salary
Lucrative company profit share scheme
Bonus opportunity for completing training
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Fully funded and accredited professional sales training
Contributory pension schemeThe Role
As a Graduate Sales Trainee, you'll spend your first 12 months gaining exposure to different areas of the business, developing product and industry knowledge before progressing into an external, customer-facing sales role.
You will receive extensive on-the-job and professional sales training, giving you the skills and knowledge to build a successful career.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business, products, customers and market
Rotate through different departments, including the warehouse and trade counter
Begin selling by around month three, targeting lapsed accounts and sourcing new business
Build relationships with customers and develop new business opportunities
Chase leads, negotiate and generate sales both over the phone and in person
Progress into an external sales role after around 12 months
Long-term opportunities to progress into senior sales and Profit Centre ManagementWhat We're Looking For
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Full, clean driving licence
Strong work ethic and a team player mentality
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Flexibility to work an occasional Saturday morningYour First 12 Months
First 6 months: Learn the business, products and market while rotating through different departments. You'll begin selling from around month three and start your professional sales training.
6-12 months: Build your sales skills, generate revenue and develop your understanding of the full sales process while preparing for your move into external sales.
12 months+: Progress into a customer-facing external sales role, with further opportunities to develop into senior sales and management positions.
All applications are managed directly by BMS Performance, market leaders in graduate recruitment
