Trainee Business Development Executive

Trainee Account Manager

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

£28,000–£30,000 basic salary + bonus

Already have some B2B sales experience and looking for a business where you can learn, build your confidence and progress?

We’re recruiting for a specialist supplier of technical products and equipment used by manufacturing businesses across sectors including aerospace, electronics, automotive and medical devices.

You’ll join a supportive team, working with experienced colleagues who will help you learn the products and develop your sales skills. You don’t need a technical background, but you do need an interest in learning and a desire to build a career in sales.

The role

This is a relationship-focused sales role, mainly working with warm leads and existing customer contacts. There is no cold calling.

Working alongside a Technical Sales Executive, you’ll help manage customers across an allocated territory. Your day-to-day work will include:

• Responding to queries and following up sales opportunities
• Speaking with customers by phone and email to understand their requirements
• Preparing quotations and arranging product information, samples and demonstrations
• Building relationships with existing customers and identifying opportunities for further sales
• Keeping accurate records and organising follow-ups using the CRM system

You’ll receive structured training and regular mentoring to help you develop your product knowledge, manage accounts and become more confident handling the sales process.

About you

You’ll ideally have at least six months’ B2B sales experience, gained through employment or a placement.

A degree is welcome, but it isn’t essential if you can demonstrate the communication skills, ability to learn and commercial interest needed for the role.

You’ll also need to be:

• Comfortable speaking with customers and asking questions
• Organised and reliable when following up queries
• Willing to learn about technical products and their uses
• Motivated to achieve sales targets and develop your career

What’s on offer?

A basic salary of £28,000–£30,000 plus bonus, hands-on training and the opportunity to develop a long-term career in technical sales.

The role is based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, so you must be able to commute reliably.