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Graduate Sales Executive
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A recent graduate joins as a Graduate Sales Executive, making outbound calls and social media outreach to book meetings, build a pipeline, and support customer trials in a structured, training-backed role.
About this role
Are you a recent graduate, ideally with a science degree, looking to kick-start a successful career in sales? We're seeking an ambitious, resilient, and driven individual to join our team as a Graduate Sales Executive. You would be joining an ambitious family business that is a leading supplier of technical (chemical) solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your commercial skills within a structured and supportive environment, with full training provided. You'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities through outbound calls, social media engagement, and appointment setting, while developing an understanding of our products and customers.
For the right person, this role offers a clear path for progression into more senior sales and commercial positions, alongside excellent earning potential.
What You'll Be Doing
- Making outbound calls and engaging prospects through phone and social media.
- Booking qualified meetings with target businesses.
- Learning the technical aspects of our products and their applications.
- Building and managing a pipeline of opportunities.
- Supporting customer trials and onboarding activities.
Requirements
- Recent graduate, ideally with a Science-related degree (Chemistry, Biology or Materials Science preferred)
- Ambitious, hungry for success and motivated to build a long-term career in sales.
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
- Resilient, organised, and target-driven.
- Previous outbound calling or sales experience is highly advantageous
Benefits
- Salary up to £33,000 (DOE) plus uncapped bonus.
- Outstanding training and development.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Free lunches provided.
- Excellent long-term earning potential.
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