The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Graduate to join our Sales team based in Coventry.
Founded in 2001 with a unique philosophy of employee ownership, our company has grown from a greenfield start-up to become one of the leading businesses in our sector. We are proud to have received several industry awards, including:
- Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Midlands
- Sunday Times Track 100 Fastest Profit Growth in the UK
- Packaging Company of the Year (2023)
Our success is driven by continuous investment in our people, technology, and innovation - with a turnover of £169m in 2024.
About the Role:
As a Commercial Graduate, you will play a key role in supporting our sales operations and delivering exceptional service to our valued B2B customers. This position requires a proactive, organised individual with strong administrative skills and a customer-first mindset.
The Role of Commercial Graduate:
In this role, you will be responsible for the following key areas:
- Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain clear, professional communication both verbally and in writing.
- Develop and nurture strong relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, and drivers.
- Proactively identify opportunities to upsell and offer tailored solutions to branch customers.
- Monitor sales performance of both new and existing customers to help drive branch profitability while maintaining competitiveness.
- To effectively follow the operational procedures and contribute to the growth and development of customer accounts within the branch.
- Provide commercial support to the Commercial Manager and the wider Midlands RDC team.
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a team, can multitask effectively, and is motivated by delivering great results.
Key Requirements:
- A recent graduate with a 2:1 minimum degree
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Strong mathematics and numerical skills
- Self-motivated
The successful candidate will also have the following key skills:
- Be outgoing, positive and have excellent communication skills, especially over the phone
- Be a strong and accurate administrator
- Be commercially minded
- Be a flexible and supportive member of the team
- Manage a healthy workload and maintain focus and organisation
- Be able to understand and effectively follow company process and procedure
- Have a track record of customer service success and a desire to improve the customer experience
- Show a desire to learn about new and existing products
What You’ll Get:
- A competitive salary
- Standard working hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
- 22 days’ annual leave, increasing by one day per year (up to 25), with the option to buy/sell up to 3 days
- After 6 months: Life insurance, Company pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Optional private healthcare scheme
- Eligibility to become a shareholder in the business after 6 months
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Education:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
