Event Flow London
Trainee Sales Manager
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Sales Trainee Manager – Leadership & Business Development
Location: London, Kings Cross
Annual OTE: £35,000 - £65,000+
Full Time
London, England
Ready to kick-start your career in sales and leadership?
Are you competitive, ambitious and looking for an opportunity where you can develop your skills, challenge yourself and build towards a leadership career? We're looking for driven individuals to join our team as Sales Trainee Managers, where you'll learn the fundamentals of face-to-face sales, customer acquisition and business development before progressing into leadership and management opportunities.
This is a hands-on, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. From exciting promotional events and working with major UK brands to developing your own team, you'll have the opportunity to gain practical business experience while being part of a sociable, energetic and ambitious team.
What will you be doing?
Everyone starts by learning the basics. You'll gain first-hand experience in:
- Sales & Customer Acquisition: Learn how to engage customers, represent major brands and deliver successful face-to-face campaigns.
- Communication & Negotiation: Develop the confidence and commercial skills needed to succeed in a competitive sales environment.
- Business Development: Understand how campaigns operate, how client relationships are developed and what drives business growth.
- Leadership Development: Learn how to motivate, mentor and support others while building your own leadership capabilities.
You'll receive ongoing mentoring, practical guidance and feedback throughout your development, helping you build the skills and confidence to take on greater responsibilities.
Your progression journey
We believe the best leaders understand every aspect of the business, which is why our development pathway starts on the ground floor.
Stage 1 – Sales & Customer Acquisition
Get stuck into the action! Learn the fundamentals of sales, customer engagement, brand representation and campaign delivery while developing your confidence and commercial awareness.
Stage 2 – Team Leadership & Mentorship
As you demonstrate strong performance and leadership potential, you'll have the opportunity to step into a team leadership and mentorship role. You'll begin supporting, motivating and mentoring other team members, helping them develop their own sales skills, confidence and performance.
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This is a hands-on leadership role, so you'll still be out in the field working alongside your team, leading by example and putting your own sales skills into practice. You'll learn how to inspire others, build team morale, provide constructive feedback and develop the skills needed to manage and motivate a successful sales team, all while continuing to achieve your own individual goals.
Stage 3 – Sales Management & Team Development
As you continue to demonstrate strong performance and leadership capabilities, you'll have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility in managing a medium-sized sales team. You'll develop strategies for coaching, mentoring and motivating your team, helping individuals improve their performance while driving overall campaign success.
You'll gain hands-on experience in overseeing key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring quality standards, reviewing results and identifying areas for improvement. Working closely with your team, you'll learn how to set objectives, deliver effective feedback, manage performance and create a positive, high-performing team culture.
This stage is all about stepping up as a leader, taking on increased responsibility and developing the commercial and management skills needed to oversee a successful sales operation.
Stage 4 – Account Management & Business Development
Having developed your sales and leadership experience, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your understanding of the business by learning all aspects of account management and business development.
You'll gain insight into building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding client objectives, managing campaign expectations, overseeing budgets and identifying opportunities for business growth. You'll also develop an understanding of the commercial side of the business, including campaign planning, strategic decision-making and delivering results for major UK brands.
For individuals who demonstrate the ability and suitability to progress, there may be opportunities to manage larger sales teams and oversee an account for a major UK brand, bringing together your experience in sales, leadership, account management and business operations.
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Progression is performance-based and dependent on suitability, available opportunities and business requirements. It is not guaranteed.
What we're looking for
We're interested in people who are:
- Ambitious, motivated and eager to develop.
- Competitive and enjoy working towards goals.
- Confident communicating with different types of people.
- Positive, adaptable and willing to step outside their comfort zone.
- Interested in leadership, business development and entrepreneurship.
- Team players who enjoy a fun, energetic and sociable working environment.
Previous sales or management experience is not essential. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including hospitality, retail, sports, customer service, recruitment and business.
What's on offer?
- Ongoing mentoring and professional development.
- Hands-on experience in sales, leadership and business development.
- Opportunities to take on increasing responsibility based on performance.
- A sociable, team-focused environment with regular team activities and events.
- The opportunity to develop valuable transferable skills.
- Uncapped commission potential, linked to individual performance.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're excited by the idea of learning the business from the ground up, developing your leadership skills and working towards managing your own team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about the opportunity and our development pathway.
Important disclaimer: This is a self-employed opportunity, not an employed position. Earnings are commission-only, with uncapped potential based on individual performance. There is no guaranteed salary, basic wage or minimum level of earnings. Any progression into leadership, management or client account responsibilities is dependent on individual performance, suitability and available business opportunities. Individuals are responsible for their own tax and National Insurance obligations in accordance with applicable legislation.
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