At a Glance
- Tasks: Kickstart your sales career by learning the ins and outs of truck sales and account management.
- Company: Join Crossroads Truck & Bus, part of the UK's largest private Volvo network.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Other info: Receive structured training and mentoring to progress into an Area Sales Manager role.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting industry shift towards decarbonisation while building valuable customer relationships.
- Qualifications: Degree in economics or mechanical engineering; some work experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Crossroads Truck & Bus
Location: Boroughbridge (YO51 9LS) / Birstall (WF17 9LR) / Rotherham (S60 2XL)
Contract: Fixed 2 year contract with the opportunity of a permanent position.
Ideal for: Post-graduates in economics or mechanical engineering. Some work-based experience required (e.g., customer service, sales support, admin, retail, operations).
Start your Sales career in a fast-paced, high-value capital equipment business, with the industry's number one brand and the UK's largest private Volvo network. The logistics industry is changing as it moves towards decarbonisation, making the role more interesting than ever. Alongside building customer relationships and managing accounts, you'll learn how to put together Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) arguments and help customers think about the move towards alternative fuels, bringing together economics, engineering, and sustainability.
Don't worry if you don't know trucks yet - we'll give you all the coaching, support, and training you need to grow into a confident sales and account management professional, with a clear path towards an Area Sales Manager role.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting senior sales staff with quotations, product information, and customer enquiries
- Building relationships with new and existing customers
- Developing a deep understanding of commercial vehicles, specifications, and customer needs
- Visiting customers alongside experienced team members
- Building TCO and energy-transition arguments to help customers move towards decarbonisation
- Learning to manage customer accounts, identify opportunities, and progress deals through to close
- Gaining exposure to the operational side of the business and how our products support customers
What we're looking for:
- A degree in economics or mechanical engineering or a closely related field
- Some work-based experience (e.g. customer-facing role, business support, or sales/marketing environment, transport/logistics)
- Genuine interest in developing a career in B2B sales
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Commercially minded with the ability to learn quickly
- Driven, ambitious, and eager to progress
- The successful candidate must have a clean and valid driving licence
What we offer:
- Huge career development opportunities within a major, growing business and a transitioning industry
- A full structured training programme with clear progression into an Area Sales Manager role
- A supportive team environment with ongoing mentoring
- Competitive salary, company car, and all the IT you'll need
- Genuine, long-term career progression
Ready to accelerate your career? If you're a graduate looking to build a rewarding career in sales and account management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and take your first step into the world of commercial vehicle sales.
Benefits:
- Company car
- Loyalty bonus
- Excellent contributory pension scheme
- Rewards gateway platform available for scheme members
- Comprehensive healthcare cash plan to help with healthcare costs such as physio, optician, and dentist
Graduate Trainee Truck Sales Executive in York employer: Crossroads Truck & Bus
Crossroads Truck & Bus is an exceptional employer, offering graduates a unique opportunity to kickstart their sales career in the dynamic logistics industry. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from a structured training programme, ongoing mentoring, and clear pathways for progression into an Area Sales Manager role. Located in Boroughbridge, Birstall, and Rotherham, our supportive team environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package, including a company car and healthcare cash plan, make us an attractive choice for ambitious individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in a transitioning industry.
Contact Details:
Crossroads Truck & Bus Recruitment Team
