Caledonia Group
Graduate Sales Representative
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Graduate Sales Representative
Location: Edinburgh, Leith (Full-Time, On-Site)
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Performance-Based Earnings
Start Your Career with a Growing Sales & Marketing Team
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable commercial experience and develop professional skills in a fast-paced business environment?
Our client is seeking motivated and ambitious individuals to join their Edinburgh-based team as Graduate Sales Representatives. This entry-level opportunity offers hands-on experience in sales, customer engagement, marketing, and business development, making it an excellent stepping stone for graduates looking to build a long-term career.
No previous sales experience is required. Full training, mentoring, and ongoing support are provided.
About the Company
Our client partners with a range of established brands across multiple sectors, helping them connect with customers and grow their market presence through face-to-face customer engagement and marketing campaigns.
They are committed to developing talent from within and providing opportunities for individuals to build practical business skills, gain industry experience, and take on increasing levels of responsibility as they grow within the organisation.
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As a Graduate Sales Representative, you’ll work directly with customers, represent client brands, and support customer acquisition and engagement campaigns across Edinburgh and surrounding areas.
This role is ideal for graduates who enjoy interacting with people, are eager to learn, and want to develop skills that are valuable across sales, marketing, business development, and leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent client brands professionally in face-to-face customer environments
- Engage with prospective customers and communicate product and service information clearly
- Build positive customer relationships and deliver excellent customer experiences
- Support the execution of customer acquisition and brand awareness campaigns
- Learn and apply sales, communication, and presentation techniques
- Work towards individual and team performance objectives
- Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and development programmes
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from graduates of all academic backgrounds. Successful candidates will typically demonstrate:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Confidence working with a variety of people
- Self-motivation and a proactive approach
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, events, fundraising, promotions, or sales can be beneficial but is not essential.
Training & Development
Successful candidates will receive:
- Structured onboarding and training
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship
- Professional development opportunities
- Leadership and communication skills training
- Regular performance feedback and support
- Exposure to sales, marketing, and business development activities
Additional Requirements
- Must be aged 18 or over
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Must be able to commute to our Edinburgh office in Leith, as this is a fully on-site role
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed requirement, as transferable skills and potential are highly valued.
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If you’re looking to gain practical business experience, develop professional skills, and begin building your career after university, we’d love to hear from you.
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