via Reed · 18 September 2026 ·4 days ago

Trainee Sales Executive

i2i Recruitment Consultancy
Cheltenham Full-time GBP 25,000 – 28,000
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Trainee Sales Executive
Cheltenham | £25,000 to £28,000 + Uncapped Commission + Employee Ownership Bonus

Realistic First Year Earnings: £35,000 to £45,000+
Are you confident on the phone, enjoy speaking with people and want a career where your hard work is genuinely rewarded?

Whether you've worked in customer service, retail, hospitality, telesales, recruitment or an office environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful and fast growing Gloucestershire business that's investing heavily in its future and expanding its sales team. Full training is provided, so you don't need previous sales experience, just a positive attitude, strong communication skills and the ambition to succeed.

What's in it for You? • £25,000 to £28,000 starting salary

  • Uncapped commission from day one

  • Realistic first year earnings of £35,000 to £45,000+

  • Employee ownership and profit share bonus scheme

  • Early finish every Friday

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Holiday buy and sell scheme

  • Full training and ongoing coaching

  • Clear career progression opportunities

  • Regular team events and celebrations

  • Employee discounts and rewards programme

  • Friendly, supportive and collaborative culture

What Will You Be Doing?
As a Trainee Sales Executive, you'll learn how to develop relationships with businesses across the UK and help them find solutions that meet their needs.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

  • Speaking with new and existing customers over the phone

  • Building strong and lasting business relationships

  • Understanding customer requirements

  • Recommending suitable products and services

  • Managing customer enquiries from initial conversation through to completion

  • Working towards individual and team targets

  • Updating and maintaining customer records

  • Learning valuable sales and negotiation skills

  • Working closely with an experienced and supportive team

Who We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from you if you are:
  • Confident and comfortable speaking with people

  • A strong communicator with a positive attitude

  • Driven, ambitious and motivated to succeed

  • Resilient and able to stay focused when facing challenges

  • Professional and customer focused

  • Eager to learn and develop new skills

  • Looking for a long term career rather than just another job

Experience That Could Be Relevant • Customer Service
  • Retail

  • Hospitality

  • Call Centre

  • Recruitment

  • Estate Agency

  • Account Management

  • Office Administration

  • Telephone Based Customer Support

No previous sales experience is required. Personality, work ethic and determination are far more important.

Why Join This Business?
This is far more than just an entry level sales role.

You'll be joining a growing company that invests heavily in its people, rewards success and provides genuine opportunities for progression. Many successful sales professionals started their careers in customer facing roles and learned sales through great training and hands on experience.

If you're looking for a career where your earning potential is in your control and your achievements are recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

Interested? Send your CV to Richard at i2i Recruitment today!

Our mission of 'Making Recruitment Personal' also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion.

We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of whether it is successful.

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