Graduate Trainee Sales Executive

Job description

Graduate Trainee Sales Executive

Nottingham | £29,000 - £31,000 + Annual Profit Share Bonus

Full Time | Permanent | Monday to Friday | Office-Based

Build Your Career in B2B Sales with a Successful Specialist HVAC Business

Are you a recent graduate looking to start your career in professional B2B sales?

Would you like to join an established business where you can develop valuable commercial skills, gain specialist industry knowledge and build long-term relationships with trade and business customers?

We're recruiting a Graduate Trainee Sales Executive to join a successful specialist HVAC wholesaler in Nottingham. This is an opportunity to become part of an experienced, close-knit team where you'll learn how the business operates, develop your sales skills and play an active role in supporting customers and generating new business.

With a competitive starting salary, annual profit share and the opportunity to gain hands-on commercial experience from day one, this position would suit a graduate looking to establish a long-term career within internal sales and account management.

About the Business

Our client is an established specialist HVAC wholesaler supplying heating, ventilation and air conditioning products to trade and commercial customers across the industry.

The business has built a strong reputation through its product knowledge, customer service and long-standing relationships with customers and suppliers. Having experienced significant growth in recent years, the Nottingham operation continues to develop its customer base and strengthen its position in the market.

As part of a larger UK group, the business combines the stability and resources of an established organisation with the friendly, close-knit working environment of a local team.

You'll be joining experienced colleagues who understand the industry and its customers, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and confidence as you establish yourself within the business.

The Role

This is a commercially focused trainee position where you'll learn the fundamentals of B2B sales, customer account management and specialist wholesale distribution.

Working alongside the internal sales team, you'll gradually develop your understanding of the products, customers and sales processes, taking on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and confidence grow.

You'll gain experience handling customer enquiries, preparing quotations, building relationships and proactively identifying opportunities to develop sales.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Learning about the company's HVAC products, customers and wider industry
• Building relationships with existing trade and commercial customers
• Handling incoming sales enquiries via telephone and email
• Preparing quotations and following opportunities through to order
• Proactively contacting cu...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Sales

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