Graduate Sales Support

Pricecheck; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Do you love building relationships? Are you highly organised and motivated by the challenge of hitting targets?

This is a great entry-level role for graduates who are eager to get into sales. You will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the sales process, including relationship management, negotiation, and business development.

As part of your training, you will rotate across the sales floor, gaining exposure to various function within the team and covering different territories. This will provide a comprehensive understanding of the business before being paired with an International Account Manager. Together, you’ll open new business and develop existing accounts, helping to expand your joint territory.

You’ll play a key role in matching our ever-changing product list to customers’ needs, finding the right products at the best prices.

As a natural multi-tasker, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while honing your skills. You’ll relish challenges, embrace learning opportunities, and make an impact with your own personal touch.

What you will be doing

• Supporting your International Account Manager with daily account management tasks, using your organisational skills to optimise efficiency.
• Building and maintaining strong customer relationships across a wide range of accounts.
• Identifying and securing new business by adapting to our dynamic product range and aligning customers with the right solutions.
• Conducting proactive market and customer research to inform your approach.
• Constantly striving to improve your commercial awareness and business understanding.
• Reporting regularly to the Senior Sales Support.
• Assisting in coordinating national and international travel for your International Account Manager.
• Tracking and achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), including meeting your telephone call targets.

Essential requirements

• A strong desire to start a career in FMCG sales, with a readiness to take on responsibility and perform under pressure.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for the sales process.
• Motivated by achieving targets and the excitement of closing a sale.
• Commercially astute with excellent judgment.
• Able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
• A confident and articulate communicator, both written and verbal.
• Methodical and detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy.
• Proactive, engaged, and always looking to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Desirable requirements
• Fluent/Proficient Language skills or experience of living and working overseas are a big bonus!

What’s in it for you

• Achievable sales bonus focused on both nurturing existing business and acquiring new accounts.
• Generous Company bonus scheme rewarding company-wide success.
• Flexible and hybrid working options to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan, supporting your personal and physical well-being.
• Exclusive discounts from hundreds of retailers to help you save on everyday purchases.
• Enhanced employer pension contributions for a secure future.
• Clear progression opportunities for those who strive to develop and grow within the company.