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Sales Development Representative
Graduate Sales Executive – Gateshead
Salary & Benefits: £28,000–£30,000 basic salary + uncapped bonus + guaranteed salary review after 6 months, with regular pay rises upon hitting targets
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Company pension
- Full business travel expenses covered
- Regular company social events
Launch Your Career in B2B Sales
Are you graduating this year or have you recently completed your degree? If you’re ambitious and want a profession where your success is driven by performance—not experience—this is your opportunity. Join the UK’s leading specialist metal distributor, where you’ll:
- Receive structured sales training with dedicated mentors
- Build high-value customer relationships across industries including aerospace, Formula 1, pharmaceuticals, engineering, and renewable energy
- Work your way towards a long-term career in commercial sales and leadership
This isn’t just a graduate role—it’s the first step to a future in sales leadership.
What You’ll Receive
- £28,000 starting salary (with potential for rapid increases on hitting targets)
- Uncapped bonus for peak performance
- Guaranteed salary review after probation
- 6-month Sales Academy for hands-on training
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced professionals
- 25 days holiday + pension—comprehensive benefits package
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About the Role
As a Graduate Sales Executive, you’ll independently develop and manage a customer portfolio in the North East, supporting manufacturers across high-demand industries by sourcing specialist metal products.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Practical training in business development, CRM, and sales negotiations
- Ownership of customer accounts as confidence grows
- Performance-driven rewards, including an uncapped bonus
What You’ll Be Doing
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
- Building relationships via phone, email, LinkedIn, and customer visits
- Understanding customer needs and recommending tailored products
- Creating quotations and negotiating commercial agreements
- Managing a customer account portfolio with clear KPIs
- Maintaining an organised sales pipeline using our CRM system
- Regular feedback from senior sales professionals
Full-On Sales Training Included
No past sales experience required! Our 6-month Sales Academy covers:
- Business development & prospecting
- Consultative sales techniques
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Commercial negotiation
- Pipeline management strategies
- Product & industry expertise
- 1-on-1 coaching from professionals
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Requirements & Qualities
We prioritise attitude and potential over experience. Key traits:
✔ A degree in any discipline (preferred but not essential) ✔ Excellent communication & inter-personal skills ✔ Confidence in speaking to new contacts ✔ Strong motivation & ambition ✔ Attention to detail & organisational strength ✔ Passion for a long-term career in sales ✔ Full UK driving licence
Career Progression
This company promotes from within and sees sales as the foundation for leadership roles. Upon success, you could progress along this path:
- Graduate Sales Executive →
- Senior Sales Executive →
- Team Leader →
- Sales Manager →
- Service Centre Manager
Many senior leaders in the business today made it this way through consistent performance.
Apply Today
If this aligns with your goals—structured training, real career growth, and earning potential–apply now and begin your journey in professional B2B sales.
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