Graduate Sales Manager Trainee
Liverpool
Full\-Time \| Monday–Friday
£28,000–£32,000 OTE Year 1 (Base Bay \+ Bonuses)
Immediate Start Available
APPLICATIONS CLOSING JUNE 30TH
Kickstart Your Career in Sales, Leadership \& Business Management
Recently graduated? Ready to start building a real career with clear progression, hands\-on training, and earning potential from day one?
We’re looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our Graduate Trainee Sales Manager Programme. This is a structured development pathway designed to take you from graduate entry level into leadership and management within a typical 9–12 month development programme.
No specific degree required. Whether your background is in business, sport, psychology, marketing, hospitality or something completely different — if you’re motivated, competitive and eager to develop, we want to hear from you.
Candidates with sporting, competitive or business\-focused backgrounds often thrive in this environment due to their drive, teamwork and goal\-oriented mindset.
What You’ll Gain
This isn’t just a sales role — it’s a fast\-paced business development programme giving you exposure to the core areas of leadership, performance and management.
You’ll gain practical experience acrossB2B (Business\-to\-Business)and B2C (Business\-to\-Consumer) sales environments, developing a well\-rounded commercial skillset.
You’ll receive hands\-on training in:
Sales \& Commercial Development
- B2B relationship management and professional client communication
- B2C customer engagement and customer acquisition strategies
- Negotiation, influence and consultative selling techniques
- Understanding customer behaviour, buying decisions and sales psychology
- Building confidence in professional communication and presentations
- Coaching and mentoring new team members
- Leading by example and motivating performance
- Developing confidence in managing people and team dynamics
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Performance tracking, KPI management and reporting
- Business development and growth strategy
- Recruitment, interviewing and leadership fundamentals
- Problem solving, conflict resolution and decision\-making
- Client liaison, networking and professional relationship management
Career Progression Pathway
We believe progression should be earned, supported and clearly structured.
Stage 1 – Graduate Training \& Sales Foundations
Learn the fundamentals of B2B and B2C sales, communication, customer acquisition and business performance.
Stage 2 – Leadership Development
Support coaching, mentor new starters and develop management skills.
Stage 3 – Assistant Management
Take ownership of team performance, recruitment support and client relationships.
Stage 4 – Management
Lead your own team and oversee operations, development and business growth.
Typical progression: 9–12 months, based on performance, development and readiness.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
We’re looking for people who are:
- Recent graduates or early\-career professionals
- Competitive, ambitious and motivated by progression
- Strong communicators, or willing to develop confidence and communication skills
- Team\-oriented individuals who enjoy collaborative environments
- Interested in leadership, business and personal development
- Comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone
Pay \& Benefits
- £28,000–£32,000 OTE Year 1 (Base Pay \+ Performance Bonuses)
- Structured graduate training programme
- Exposure to both B2B and B2C sales environments
- Clear progression into leadership and management
- Monday–Friday schedule with weekends free
- Mentorship from experienced leaders
- High\-energy, supportive and ambitious team culture
- Performance incentives, bonuses and recognition opportunities
Immediate starts available. We can work around short notice periods. We will stop taking applications for this role on June 30th 2026
Pay: £28,000\.00\-£32,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
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