Graduate Sales

One of the largest names in the electrical & lighting products industry is looking for a business-minded and target-driven graduate to join them in Athlone. Selling a wide range of electrical products sourced from leading manufacturers, you’ll be joining a dynamic industry that is competitive, social and successful.

The business you’ll be joining is the UK and Ireland’s leading distributor of branded electrical equipment to trade and industry. With over 4,000 employees, they believe their people are their greatest and most valuable asset. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a broad customer base ranging from small local ‘one-man-band’ electricians to large multi-national mechanical and electrical contracting companies. It’s an exciting time to join the business in Ireland, as they have big plans for expansion and new acquisitions this year.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will:

Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company’s product range which includes lighting, cabling, wiring accessories, control and automation, ventilation, water heating, emergency lighting and fire detection and security access control, to name a few. Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career. Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients. Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability. Quickly progress to Area Sales Manager level with salary increases and a company car.

All of this should prepare you for a Business Manager position – becoming your own boss and being responsible for running your own multi-million-pound operation within the group.

Rewards

The package for this graduate sales and business management role includes:

A starting salary of €33,000 – €35,000 Your share of the company’s profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry Continuous ‘on the job’ training and professional development Company car (upon progression to field sales role) Pension scheme 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays Opportunities to progress quickly and build a successful career

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:

A well-presented, sales-focused graduate ideally with some sales or customer service experience An excellent communicator and networker Tenacious, driven and money-motivated Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people In possession of a driving licence

Think you’ve got what it takes? Don’t miss out – apply today to find out more

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