Graduate Account Manager

Job description

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

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:

• 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Peterborough

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English