At a Glance
- Tasks: Kick-start your career in sales with real responsibilities and hands-on experience.
- Company: Join EMS Industries, a growing UK manufacturing business focused on developing future talent.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, structured development programme, and continuous coaching.
- Other info: Potential for UK and international travel as you develop your skills.
- Why this job: Accelerate your career with industry-leading training and clear progression routes.
- Qualifications: Ambitious graduates with a passion for learning and growth are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
Commercial Sales graduate programme
£28,000 Starting Salary | Structured Development Programme | Future Sales Leadership Opportunity
Location: Stoke-on-Trent (On-Site)
Company: EMS Industries
Launch Your Career. Accelerate Your Development. Build Your Future.
Graduating this year or recently completed your degree? Looking for more than just a job? At EMS Industries, we're offering ambitious graduates the opportunity to kick-start a long-term career in sales, business development, and commercial leadership within a successful and growing UK manufacturing business.
This isn't a role where you'll spend months making coffee, updating spreadsheets, or sitting on the sidelines. From day one, you'll be trusted with real responsibility, supported by experienced professionals, and given access to industry-leading development programmes designed to help you build a successful commercial career.
If you're ambitious, motivated, and eager to develop, we want to hear from you.
Why Join EMS Industries?
At EMS Industries, we don't just recruit graduates - we invest in future talent. Many of our long-term growth plans are built around developing people from within. We believe the next generation of sales leaders should be developed, coached, and given opportunities to succeed.
As part of our commercial team, you'll gain exposure to:
- Business-to-business (B2B) sales
- Customer relationship management
- Commercial negotiations
- Business development and account management
- LinkedIn Recruiter and social selling techniques
- Modern CRM systems and sales technology
- Customer visits and meetings
- Potential international travel opportunities as your career develops
- Real commercial projects that directly impact business growth
You'll be working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to helping you succeed.
Industry-Leading Training & Development
You'll receive:
- Discovery Sales Success Programme - A recognised 9-day accelerated sales development programme designed to give you the skills, confidence, and commercial knowledge needed to build a successful sales career.
- Continuous Learning & Development - Alongside your external training, you'll benefit from ongoing coaching and mentoring, internal development workshops, commercial skills training, product and technical knowledge development, and regular career progression reviews.
Our commitment is simple: if you're willing to learn, we'll invest in your development.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll gain hands-on experience across the entire sales and customer journey, including:
- Supporting customers from enquiry through to delivery
- Building relationships with customers and suppliers
- Preparing quotations and commercial proposals
- Identifying new business opportunities
- Supporting lead generation campaigns
- Working closely with production, technical and operational teams
- Learning how successful sales strategies are developed and delivered
- Using CRM systems to manage customer relationships
- Supporting social selling and digital prospecting activities
No two days are the same, and you'll quickly develop skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
Who We're Looking For
We're not looking for finished sales professionals. We're looking for graduates with potential. You might be the perfect fit if you are:
- Ambitious and career-focused
- Confident communicating with people
- Naturally curious and eager to learn
- Resilient and motivated by challenges
- Organised and proactive
- Interested in business, sales, marketing, or commercial growth
- Looking for a career with long-term progression opportunities
Previous sales experience isn't required. Your attitude, drive, and willingness to develop are what matter most.
What's In It For You?
£28,000 starting salary
Permanent full-time position
Structured graduate development pathway
Industry-recognised sales training programme
Continuous coaching and mentoring
Exposure to senior business leaders
Modern sales tools and technology
Potential UK and international travel opportunities
Clear progression routes into sales, business development, and account management
Long-term career opportunities within a growing organisation
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Where Could This Role Take You?
This role is designed as the starting point of a long-term commercial career. The opportunity is there for those who want it.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you're looking for a graduate opportunity that offers genuine development, real responsibility, and a clear path for progression, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start building your future with EMS Industries. Develop your skills. Build your confidence. Accelerate your career.
PLEASE NOTE
By submitting your application, you consent to Discovery storing and processing your personal information for the purposes of this application and contacting you regarding future career opportunities, in accordance with our Privacy Policy available on our website. All applications will be managed and processed by Discovery, the retained recruitment partner for EMS Industries. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Commercial Graduate in Newcastle employer: Ems
At EMS Industries, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of sales leaders through our structured graduate programme, which offers a competitive starting salary and extensive development opportunities. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and continuous learning, ensuring that you gain hands-on experience and exposure to senior leadership from day one. With a commitment to investing in your growth, you'll find a clear path for progression within a thriving UK manufacturing environment located in Stoke-on-Trent.
