Graduate Leadership Programme Sales and Marketing

Graduate Leadership Programme in Field Sales and Marketing

The Company:

A global leader in cordless technology boasting a portfolio of well-known DIY brands, with worldwide sales exceeding $14bn and well over 40,000 staff worldwide.

The Role:

• Rotating for 18-24 months across different sales product areas, you will be the face of the brand for your region
• Purely field-based sales and marketing role handling around 120 existing customer accounts (no cold calling!)
• Building and nurturing relationships, creating sales strategies and maximising the financial performance of your region
• Educating retailers and end users on new products and promotions
• Implementing visual merchandising and in-store promotions
• Supporting trade events around the UK and in Europe

Why Apply?

• Pays £28k+ bonus + company vehicle + gym subsidies
• Extensive training in year one on product management, presentation skills and sales and marketing techniques
• An entry-level role in their graduate leadership programme
• Product training in Germany and chance to attend annual conference (the last three were in Monaco, Stockholm and Barcelona)
• Progression within 18-24 months with flexible routes on offer and salary jump to £32k+

Requirements:

• Confident, influential relationship builders - some sales or commercial experience would be advantageous 
• Full UK driving licence (including manual) and willing to drive in the UK 
• Can attend recruitment event in Buckinghamshire across 15th and 16th July (with expenses paid including hotel stay)
• Able to start in this role on 11th August or 1st September

Locations

• Central Scotland (ideal home base – Edinburgh)
• South Wales (Cardiff / Swansea)
• Lakes and Cumbria (Preston, Lancaster or Carlisle)
• East Sussex (Brighton)
• Bristol/Avon (Bristol)
• M4 Corridor West (Swindon)
• Kent (Maidstone, Folkstone, Tonbridge)
• Birmingham West (Worcester/Droitwich/Halesowen