Trainee Sales Executive - Portsmouth (Dorset/Hampshire)

Job Title: Trainee Area Sales Manager Location: Portsmouth based covering Dorset/Hampshire

Are you ambitious, driven and looking to build a rewarding career in field sales?

This an excellent opportunity for someone who is motivated by targets, enjoys building relationships and wants to develop a long-term career within a successful and growing industry. You’ll receive comprehensive training on the material handling industry, products and sales processes, while working alongside experienced sales professionals who will support you throughout your development. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you’ll take increasing responsibility for your own territory, developing new business opportunities and building strong relationships with customers across the Bournemouth and surrounding areas. This role offers genuine progression, with the opportunity to develop into a fully autonomous Area Sales Manager with significant earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

Complete structured training covering technical products, including new and used forklift equipment. Identify and develop new business opportunities within your designated territory. Generate new leads through telephone, email, networking and direct business development. Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers. Shadow experienced Area Sales Managers on customer visits, learning effective sales, negotiation and closing techniques. Support the management of existing customer accounts to maximise satisfaction and retention. Maintain accurate records of leads, prospecting activity and customer interactions using the CRM system. Work towards agreed sales targets and KPIs, with the opportunity to significantly increase earnings through performance-related commission. You will have: Education & Drive: Open to degree holders of any discipline (Business, Sports Science, History, etc.) or individuals who can demonstrate equivalent commercial drive and a hunger to succeed. Resilience: A positive, competitive attitude with the ability to handle the natural rejections of sales and keep pushing forward. Communication Skills: Confident, articulate verbal and written skills, comfortable engaging with business owners and decision-makers. Mobility: A full UK driving licence is essential, as this role transitions into a field-based position.•             Experience: Previous sales experience is an advantage, but not essential.

What's On Offer Location: Portsmouth (covering Dorset/Hampshire) Salary: £28,000 basic + uncapped commission Full structured industry and sales training. Realistic opportunity to significantly increase earnings through commission. Company car, commensurate with the role. Private healthcare package. Company pension scheme. Company mobile phone and laptop. All necessary technology and equipment for remote working. Supportive team environment with ongoing mentoring and development. Clear progression pathway into a full Area Sales Manager position. Permanent opportunity with an established and growing business. Hours: Monday to Friday, days, 40hrs Contract: Permanent, Full Time Next steps: If this sounds of interest - please contact Celi on (phone number removed) or apply today