Sales Associate
About the Role
This is an entry-level commercial sales position, ideal for a graduate or early-career professional looking to build a long-term career in B2B sales within a technical, international environment.
You will join a pan-European materials distribution business, part of a large global group. The role provides structured exposure to how commercial decisions are made and how customer relationships translate into revenue and growth.
This is a desk-based role with hands-on training, daily coaching, and direct exposure to International clients.
What We’re Looking For
- Early-career or recent graduate
- Interested in sales or commercial careers
- Comfortable speaking with customers by phone
- Organised and data-driven
- Willing to learn technical products
- Motivated by targets and development
This role offers:
- A clear entry point into professional sales
- Early exposure to real customers
- Daily use of CRM and digital sales tools
- Structured training alongside experienced sales professionals
- Visibility of how a European organisation operates
- A defined pathway into account management or business development
- Many senior leaders in the wider group began their careers in similar roles.
What You Will Be Doing
- Managing customer orders and enquiries
- Building relationships with allocated customers
- Making proactive outbound sales calls
- Supporting senior sales staff with quotes and follow-ups
- Identifying customer needs and relevant solutions
- Using CRM daily to track activity and opportunities
- Learning technical products and applications
