Total 2 Fresh/Entry Level Sales / Marketing job vacancies in Welling, Kent, DA16 1BL

Joining this graduate management training scheme in Tonbridge, you will learn about this market-leading electrical products business from the ground up, developing an understanding of how each department plays a significant role in their success. You'll receive a well-rounded training experience as well as completing a fully funded accredited sales qualification that covers customer understanding, product knowledge, market and competitor insight, rapport building, negotiation, presentation skills, business development and more.

You'll be working for the UK's largest and most successful electrical wholesaler with annual sales of more than £1.7 billion. Trading from over 380 locations, the company employs over 4,000 staff and has more than 100,000 customers nationwide. They have a vast customer range including local authorities, schools and hospitals, electrical contracting companies and are even royal warrant holders.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will:

• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range which includes lighting, cabling, wiring accessories, control and automation, ventilation, water heating, emergency lighting and fire detection and security access control, to name a few.
• Complete a professional sales qualification which will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
• Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
• Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
• Quickly progress to Area Sales Manager level with salary increases and a company car.

All of this should prepare you for a Business Manager position - becoming your own boss and being responsible for running your own multi-million-pound operation within the group.

Rewards

The package for this graduate sales and business management role includes:

• A starting salary of £27,000
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
• Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry
• Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
• Company car (upon progression to field sales role)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday per year
• Opportunities to progress quickly and build a successful career

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate
• In possession of a full UK driving licence
• An excellent communicator and networker
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people

Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!

Trainee Telesales Advisor (Parts) - Birchington

They are currently recruiting for a Trainee Telesales Advisor (Parts) to join our growing business. The main focus of the role will be handling parts enquiries for the Company brands (Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall and Fiat) and selling to the automotive aftermarket. You will be the first point of contact over the telephone and will be expected to provide excellent customer service. If you are enthusiastic, have a friendly and confident phone manner and enjoy working as part of a successful team, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, willing to learn and listen to the advice provided by the team. This role relies on the accurate processing of information, often against tight deadlines, so a keen eye for detail is essential. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Full training and support will be given in this role. The training will combine coaching from the team of Parts Advisors based at the Parts Hub, with virtual training sessions.

Required experience and skills:

Telesales, telemarketing or commercial experience would be advantageous for this role. You should be confident in using computer systems and able to pick them up quickly. Previous experience in the motor environment is not a requirement, as full training will be provided.

This is a full-time position. Your standard hours of work will be 8.00am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings on a rota basis.

Salary will vary from £22,000 - £23,000 dependent on experience.

About the Company:

In 2022, They celebrated its 120th anniversary, as a family-owned & operated business. They are one of the few family businesses that have been trading in Canterbury since the turn of the last century, providing a unique, personal and first-class customer service across Kent.

They have evolved from selling cycle fittings in 1902 to acquiring & developing multiple leading vehicle franchises in the Canterbury & Ashford areas.

They pride ourselves on customer service, and with over 100 years of experience, we know the level of service you expect to receive from a trusted family dealership. We are passionate about making the car buying process an enjoyable experience, with our team of professional staff, that you can trust and rely on to guide you through seamlessly.