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