Trainee / Graduate Area Sales Executive
About Us: George Taylor Lifting Gear is the UK's leading trade supplier of Lifting, Height Safety, and Mechanical Handling Solutions. We supply high\-specification equipment to B2B customers across the Lifting, Construction, PPE, and Oil \& Gas sectors \- ranging from independent businesses to major multinational organizations.
The Opportunity: We are seeking an ambitious Graduate / Trainee Area Sales Manager based within reasonable proximity to our Midlands Head Office. No previous technical or sales experience is required\- we provide full product, industry, and commercial training with structured mentoring to support your career progression into a full Area Sales Manager role.
The Role \& Responsibilities
This dynamic position combines office\-based account management and strategy with client\-facing field activity across your designated territory.
New Business Development: Identify, target, and convert prospective clients through face\-to\-face visits, social media, and direct remote outreach.
Account Management: Visit existing UK accounts to build strong relationships, provide dedicated field support, and maximize order values across our complete product range.
Consultative Sales: Work closely with clients to understand their operational needs, providing tailored technical sales solutions and high\-quality tender responses.
Cross\-Department Collaboration: Partner with internal sales, purchasing, and operations teams to execute effective regional sales strategy.
Sales Administration \& CRM: Maintain accurate customer logs, update CRM data, and assist the UK Sales Manager with day\-to\-day commercial operations.
Industry Representation: Attend trade exhibitions and customer networking events to represent George Taylor Lifting Gear.
What We Are Looking For
Driving Licence: Must hold a full UK driving licence (preferably held for 2\+ years).
Communication: Confident, articulate, and comfortable meeting new people face\-to\-face.
Mindset: Highly motivated, self\-driven, organised, and eager to learn.
Technical Aptitude: Proficient in Microsoft Office and general digital/CRM tools.
Background: Recent graduate or someone seeking their first role in external/technical sales.
Flexibility: Willingness to travel across the UK, including multi\-day trips.
What We Offer
Competitive Salary
Company Car \& Expense Account.
Incentives: Performance bonus \& annual commission scheme (post\-probation).
Healthcare: Company Health Cash Plan / Personal Health Plan.
Holiday Allowance: 28 days paid holiday per year (including Bank Holidays).
Pension \& Benefits: Company pension plan \& product discount support.
Career Path: Structured product, sales, and mentoring support to progress to Area Sales Manager.
Pay: £24,000\.00\-£30,000\.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- On\-site parking
- Walsall WS2 7LZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
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