BMS Performance
Graduate Business Development Executive
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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.
- Manage an existing portfolio of ~100 accounts
- Build strong relationships across sectors such as wholesale, student accommodation, and local authorities
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory
- Spend time on the road meeting customers and growing revenue
- Work closely with an experienced manager who will mentor and support your development
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What's on Offer
- £30,000-£32,000 base salary
- Annual profit-sharing bonus
- Company car
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Comprehensive training programme
- 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
- External professional sales training within your first year
- Ongoing internal training and development
- 1-to-1 mentoring from experienced leadership
- 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
- A graduate or someone entry-level looking to start their sales career
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ambitious, driven, and eager to learn
- Full UK driving licence required
- 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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