Graduate Sales Trainee
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Benefits:
*Newly Refurbished Office: Manchester City Centre location
*Large income potential with a 30k base plus uncapped commission (OTE 35k+ in first year)
*Use of company phone and laptop
*Regular travel with expense reimbursements
*Open office environment with ongoing training to help you maximise earnings & develop your career with us
About Us
Sandhills East, part of Sandhills Global, produces Trade Publications Machinery Trader, Farm Machinery Locator and Truck Locator which serve as platforms for connecting buyers and sellers of heavy machinery in the agricultural, construction and trucking industries. We are continuously growing & developing our products, and have a proven company record since opening our European base in Manchester 12 years ago. Our parent company Sandhills Global has been bringing together buyer and sellers in the trucking, agriculture, construction, and heavy machinery, aviation, and technology industries around the world for over 40 years.
Requirements
*Proven Face to Face/Telephone Sales Experience
*Strong Work History
*Professional & Reliable
*Competitive & Confident
*Self-Motivated, High Energy & Target Driven
Day to Day Activities of a Sales Trainee; may include but not limited to:
*Prospecting potential customers in the Trucking, Construction & Agricultural equipment industries throughout the UK & Ireland.
*Educate potential customers on what we do with the aim of selling advertising space & other Sandhills Cloud based products.
*Continue to service customers after the initial sale, building long term relationships allowing you to deliver results for the customers. It is essential that our employees are personable and continuously educate the customer on all of the tools available to them through Sandhills.
*You will be in charge of the entire sales process, from the initial call to collecting payments & ensuring stock is uploaded. Opportunity to design customer adverts if desired.
*Travel to visit clients based on the needs of the company.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- 20 days holiday plus public holidays
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Uncapped commission
Experience:
- B2B sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Experience:
- B2B sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Enterprise Software & Network Solutions
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Sales Trainee roles across Sandhills East's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Enterprise Software & Network Solutions.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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