Graduate Business Development Executive
Job Description
Graduate Field Sales Executive - East Midlands
30,000- 32,000 + Profit Share + Company Car + Progression
Are you a motivated graduate looking to kick-start a long-term career in sales with a well-established and growing UK business?
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading national distribution group with a strong reputation across multiple sectors, including electrical wholesale, construction, and public sector. With over 90 locations nationwide and a turnover exceeding 1 billion, the business offers real stability, structured training, and clear progression opportunities.
The Role
This is a field-based sales position covering the East Midlands, offering a great mix of relationship management and business development.
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Manage an existing portfolio of 100 accounts
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Build strong relationships across sectors such as wholesale, student accommodation, and local authorities
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Identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory
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Spend time on the road meeting customers and growing revenue
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Work closely with an experienced manager who will mentor and support your development What's on Offer
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30,000- 32,000 base salary
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Annual profit-sharing bonus
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Company car
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Comprehensive training programme
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Long-term career progression within a growing national group This role is roughly 80% account management / 20% new business , making it ideal for someone looking to build confidence in a consultative sales environment.
Training & Development
This company is known for investing heavily in its people from day one:
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Structured graduate onboarding across all areas of the business
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External professional sales training within your first year
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Ongoing internal training and development
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1-to-1 mentoring from experienced leadership
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Industry-recognised qualifications and exposure There are clear progression pathways, with many employees going on to manage their own business units within the group.
About You
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A graduate or someone entry-level looking to start their sales career
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ambitious, driven, and eager to learn
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Full UK driving licence required
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Comfortable working in a field-based role If you're looking for a structured, people-focused business where you can build a genuine career in sales, this is a fantastic opportunity to get started.
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