Graduate Sales Executive
il y a 9 jours
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Graduate Sales ExecutiveCVM World| Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent | Office BasedLocationCVM World Headquarters, Tunstall Road Industrial Estate, Knypersley, ST8 7BDHoursFull-time, 36.5 hours per week | Monday-Thursday 9.00am-5.00pm | Friday 9.00am-4.00pmWorking PatternOpportunity to work a 9-day fortnight, supporting strong work-life balanceSalary£27,000 - £29,000 basic salary + commission. Realistic first-year OTE: £34,000-£38,000Launch Your Career in Sales with CVM World CVM World is looking for a motivated, ambitious and commercially minded graduate to join our successful sales team at our headquarters in Knypersley. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants to learn consultative, relationship-led sales within a growing, family-owned manufacturing business. A business, marketing or related degree would be helpful, but it is not essential. What matters most is attitude, communication skills, curiosity and the desire to develop.We design and build specialist minibuses and vehicle conversions for schools, charities, blue-light services and community organisations across the UK. Every vehicle we sell makes a practical difference to the people and organisations we support, and this role will play an important part in helping customers find the right solution.About CVM World CVM World is a growing SME built on the core values of One Team, Openness, Quality and Safety . These values guide how we work with each other, how we support our customers and how we maintain high standards across the business.Core ValueWhat this means at CVM WorldOne TeamWe support and challenge each other, communicate well and work together to get the job done.OpennessWe are honest, approachable and constructive, and we encourage ideas and continuous improvement.QualityWe take pride in our work, pay attention to detail and aim to get things right first time.SafetyWe look after ourselves, our colleagues and our customers by working safely and responsibly.Why This Role Is Different Structured graduate sales development with mentoring from experienced managersSupportive, family-run culture where your contribution is valuedOffice-based role at our Knypersley headquarters, with exposure to customers, vehicles and the wider business9-day fortnight working pattern, giving over 20 additional non-working days per yearClear opportunity to progress into account management, business development or future sales leadershipMeaningful customers across education, care, charities, community transport and public servicesThe Role As a Graduate Sales Executive, you will learn the full customer journey from first enquiry through to quotation, vehicle order, handover and repeat business. You will be developed to understand our products, our customers, our finance options and the specialist vehicle conversion sector.This is not a high-pressure cold-calling role. It is consultative, professional and relationship-driven. You will be expected to work towards targets, but you will be given the training, support and product knowledge needed to succeed.Key Responsibilities Respond professionally to inbound sales enquiries by phone, email and online channelsGenerate and qualify new leads with support from the sales and marketing teamsBuild strong relationships with schools, charities, fleet buyers, care providers, councils and other organisationsLearn and apply consultative sales techniques including questioning, needs analysis, solution selling and follow-upPrepare quotations, proposals and customer information accuratelyUse the CRM system to track enquiries, opportunities, follow-up activity and customer communicationWork with marketing on campaigns, customer contact, LinkedIn outreach and sector-specific sales activityAttend customer meetings, shows, vehicle demonstrations and handovers when requiredDevelop a strong understanding of CVM World products, finance options, customer sectors and vehicle conversion solutionsContribute ideas to improve sales processes, customer experience and business growthTraining and Development You will be supported through a structured development plan designed to build your confidence, commercial awareness and product knowledge. This may include:Initial product immersion and factory/conversions familiarisationShadowing experienced sales colleagues and managersCRM, quotation and finance trainingCustomer communication and consultative sales coachingRegular reviews, feedback and personal development planningOpportunity to develop towards account management, a more specialist sales or leadership roleWhat We Are Looking For We care more about potential, attitude and work ethic than previous sales experience. You are likely to thrive in this role if you are:A recent graduate or early-career applicant with strong communication skillsInterested in business, marketing, sales, automotive, manufacturing or customer relationshipsConfident speaking with customers and able to build rapport professionallyCurious, organised and willing to learnMotivated by targets, personal growth and commercial successReliable, resilient and able to follow through on commitmentsComfortable working as part of a team and contributing ideasPositive, professional and aligned with our values of One Team, Openness, Quality and SafetyA full UK driving licence would be helpful but is not essential.Benefits 9-day fortnight working pattern28 days holiday including Bank HolidaysCompany pension schemeBirthday offEmployee Assistance ProgrammeUniform providedStructured CPD, mentoring and professional developmentSupportive working environment with a strong focus on work-life balanceProgression opportunities for the right candidateCommission and Reward Basic salary: £27,000-£29,000 depending on experienceTraining period: first 3-6 months focused on learning, shadowing and supported sellingFirst-year OTE: £34,000-£38,000 providing agreed activity and sales targets are metYear-two OTE: £38,000-£42,000 (uncapped)How to ApplySend your CV or contact us for an informal conversation:CVM World LtdTunstall Road Industrial EstateKnypersley, Stoke-on-TrentST8 7BDInformal chat: 01782 444289 - Ask for Gary BushTPBN1_UKTJ