Graduate Sales Executive:
Southampton- £28,000- £30,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Bonus + Guaranteed Salary Review After 6 Months, regular pay rises upon hitting targets
Launch Your Career in B2B Sales:
Are you graduating this year or recently completed your degree and looking for a career where your success is based on your ambition rather than time served?
We're looking for an ambitious Graduate Sales Executive to join one of the UK's leading specialist metal distributors. You'll receive structured sales training, work alongside experienced mentors and build relationships with customers across industries including aerospace, Formula 1, pharmaceuticals, engineering and renewable energy.
This is more than just a graduate job, it's the first step towards a long-term career in commercial sales and leadership.
What You'll Receive
£28,000 starting salary- this can go up regularly upon hitting targets
Uncapped bonus
Guaranteed salary review after successfully completing probation
Structured 6 month Sales Academy
Ongoing coaching and mentoring from experienced sales professionals
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension
All business travel expenses paid
Regular company social events
Clear career progression with promotion based on performance
About the Role:
As a Graduate Sales Executive, you'll develop your own customer portfolio across the North East, helping manufacturers source specialist metal products used in some of the UK's most demanding industries.
From your first week you'll receive practical training in business development, customer relationship management and commercial sales while working alongside experienced colleagues who will support your development.
As your confidence grows, you'll take ownership of your own accounts, build long-term customer relationships and be rewarded through an uncapped bonus structure.
What You'll Be Doing
Identifying new business opportunities and speaking with potential customers
Building relationships through phone, email, LinkedIn and customer visits
Understanding customer requirements and recommending suitable products
Preparing quotations and negotiating commercial agreements
Managing and growing your own portfolio of customer accounts
Keeping your sales pipeline organised using our CRM system
Working towards achievable sales and activity targets with ongoing coaching
Full Sales Training Provided
You don't need previous sales experience.
The Sales Academy is designed to give graduates everything they need to succeed, including:
Business development and prospecting
Consultative selling
Customer relationship management
Commercial negotiation
Pipeline management
Product and industry knowledge
Sales coaching and mentoring
What We're Looking For
We're interested in attitude and potential more than previous experience.
You'll ideally have:
A degree in any discipline ( Preferred)
Excellent communication skills
Confidence speaking with new people
A motivated and ambitious mindset
Strong organisation and attention to detail
A genuine desire to build a long-term career in sales
A full UK driving licence
Career Progression:
Our client believes in promoting from within.
Successful Graduate Sales Executives can progress through a clearly defined career pathway:
Graduate Sales Executive Senior Sales Executive Team Leader Sales Manager Service Centre Manager
Many of their senior leaders started their careers in sales and progressed through the business by consistently delivering results.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a graduate opportunity that offers structured training, genuine career progression and the chance to earn well as your career develops, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in professional B2B sales.
About MIRABLE: MIRABLE is dedicated to supporting the careers of graduates by placing them into promising account management roles across the nation, accompanied by unparalleled training from our award-winning in-house trainer.
