At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer accounts, convert enquiries into sales, and build lasting relationships.
- Company: Join Stainless Metric Stock, a leading supplier in the engineering sector.
- Benefits: £30,000 salary, uncapped profit share, 25 days holiday, and funded training.
- Other info: Dynamic team culture with clear paths to leadership roles.
- Why this job: Kickstart your sales career with industry-leading training and real progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Recent graduates with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Launch your sales career with a market-leading business.
£30,000 basic salary + uncapped profit share.
Industry-leading training and genuine career progression.
Are you a recent graduate looking to build a successful career in sales? If you’re ambitious, motivated and enjoy building relationships, this is a fantastic opportunity to join Stainless Metric Stock (SMS), a successful business that will invest in your development from day one.
Salary & Benefits
- £30,000 basic salary
- Uncapped profit share scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension matched up to 6%
- Fully funded 12-month professional sales training programme
- Clear progression into senior sales, field sales and leadership roles
About SMS
Established in 1996, Stainless Metric Stock (SMS) is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of metric‑sized stainless steel round bar, serving customers across the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Based in Accrington, the business has built a strong reputation for quality products, excellent service and long‑term customer relationships. SMS is part of the AMEG Group, one of the UK’s leading independent engineering and metals groups, made up of 16 specialist businesses with a combined turnover of more than £138 million. This provides the stability of a larger organisation alongside the supportive culture of a close‑knit team.
The Role
As a Graduate Sales Executive, you’ll receive structured training while learning every aspect of business‑to‑business sales. You’ll build relationships, manage customer accounts and develop your own portfolio of business.
Responsibilities
- Managing and growing customer accounts
- Converting enquiries into sales
- Identifying and winning new business
- Re‑engaging dormant customers
- Managing the sales process from quotation to close
- Delivering an excellent customer experience
Your Career Path
Whilst there are many paths your career can take in this role, typical progression is:
- Internal Sales Executive – Build foundations, manage accounts
- Senior Internal / Account Manager – Larger customers, higher targets
- External Sales / Business Development – Field‑based, major growth responsibility
- Leadership Roles – Manage teams or business units
What We’re Looking For
No previous sales experience is required; we’re looking for graduates with the right attitude and ambition. You’ll have:
- A degree in any subject
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive, resilient and driven attitude
- A willingness to learn and take ownership
- Commercial awareness and relationship‑building skills
- The ambition to build a long‑term career in sales
Graduate Sales Trainee in Accrington employer: BMS Engineering Recruitment
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Contact Details:
BMS Engineering Recruitment Recruitment Team
