Graduate Area Sales Manager

Graduate Graduate Area Sales Manager

Graduate Area Sales Manager

· Client-facing Graduate Role working with new & existing customers

·£30,000 basic salary and OTE in year 1 of £35,000+

· Fantastic training & development available, entry level role suitable for someone with no prior business-to-business sales experience

Who is the opportunity with?

This client are a family-owned global business that specialise in companion animal nutraceuticals - non drug substances that are administered with the intent of improving health & well-being of animals.

Their products provide support to cats and dogs across the following categories: Joints, Gastrointestinal, Internal organs, skin/coat & brain/behaviour.

Over 90% of their products are produced in-house in their own state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, with the business now having a presence in over 40 countries worldwide.

What does the role consist of?

Working as an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for covering a geographical territory across Kent and Sussex .

Receiving market-leading training, the first 42-weeks of development are already laid out for you when starting this role. Some training will be done on patch with the existing sales team, as well as onsite training and development as well.

Once fully up and running, a typical day in the role will consist of 3-4 meetings - split between going after new business or selling into existing accounts. You will represent the businesses full range of nutraceuticals, selling into independent veterinary practices.

The company philosophy is to promote from within & current members of staff that started in this graduate role include UK National Sales Manager, Business Unit Manager for Western Europe and Northern Regional Sales Manager.

What are the company looking for?

This is the ideal role for an ambitious university graduate (2.1 grade classification or higher) that is seeking an entry level opportunity in sales.

There is no previous experience required in the role. But we are looking for:

·A f riendly, warm relationship builder

· Resilience and tenacity when facing rejection

· Target-driven mentality to drive success

· Drivers License

What is the package on offer?

· Basic: Y1 = £30,000 | Y2 = £35,000 | Y3 = £40,000

· Uncapped OTE: Y1 = £35,000 | Y2 = £40,000 | Y3 = £50,000

· Company car - Hybrid

· Private healthcare and company pension

· Holiday increases, to a Max of 30 with tenure!

· Great opportunity for career progression