Trainee Sales Executive

Trainee Sales Executive

Location: Basildon, Essex

Are you looking for a career in sales and driven by financial gain?

Are you ambitious and want an opportunity to get your foot in the door?

Do you have telesales, recruitment, sales executive, or similar experience but are seeking a rewarding career opportunity?

Do you want to work for a company that offers a basic salary plus bonuses, holidays, weekly incentives, the best training, and invests in its team?

If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About the role:

We are looking for confident, driven, and ambitious individuals with previous office-based sales experience who want to build a career and thrive in a telephone-based role. Your main responsibilities will include developing business by sourcing opportunities, making calls, and closing deals with assistance from your head of desk.

Skills and Experience required:

• Previous experience in a targeted sales role is preferred
• A positive, confident, and determined approach to selling
• Account management or upselling experience is a plus
• Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Strong communication skills and business knowledge

Full training will be provided. We value a great attitude and a desire to succeed, along with some telephone-based sales experience. The company aims to promote from within and will support your career development.

Compensation includes a basic salary depending on age and experience, plus attractive quarterly bonuses, incentives, and a package that may include free parking or proximity to public transport.

Additional benefits:

• Weekly and monthly incentives
• Quarterly and yearly bonuses
• Holidays and more

Career Progression:

Working within the expanding freight forwarding sector, you will have the opportunity to grow with a well-respected company. They invest in training and support your career journey, helping you become an industry expert.

Main Responsibilities:

• Communicating with inbound and outbound leads via phone, email, and social media
• Making sales calls and learning to prepare quotations
• Building and managing a sales pipeline
• Gathering market and customer information
• Overcoming objections to close sales

This is a full-time, office-based position.

Benefits of working with us:

• Continued progression and development
• Salary reviews, bonuses, and incentives
• Opportunities to learn and grow in your industry

Please contact Claire at or , or email for more information.