Trainee Sales & Account Executive

InXpress Reading is an international shipping and freight consulting firm that partners with the world’s leading carriers to provide customers with big-business buying power while delivering personalised service. Established in 1999, the InXpress network has grown to become one of the world’s largest franchisers for express parcel delivery and transportation services. InXpress offers unique international and domestic shipping solutions to SME customers, leveraging exclusive bulk buying rates and innovative technology.

With a focus on personalised customer service and invoicing, InXpress provides SMEs with competitive advantages typically reserved for large corporations, saving them time, effort, and money. InXpress is a global logistics brand, trusted worldwide by thousands of small and medium-sized businesses to simplify their shipping, reduce costs, and support operations. InXpress does not operate vans or planes; instead, we act as shipping experts and problem-solvers, helping businesses save time, reduce costs, and focus on growth.

Role Description: This is a unique opportunity for a Trainee Sales & Account Executive role at the InXpress Reading office near Aldermaston. This is a full-time office and field-based role that will allow for some hybrid flexibility in year 2 once qualification has been achieved. As part of the InXpress global 'APEX' initiative, this person will join a cohort of 20+ UK-based recruits to learn all aspects of sales and account development including lead generation such as telesales, appointment setting, and door-to-door techniques.

This year-long training program includes residential training classes, a global playbook developed over 20 years by industry experts, ongoing support from dedicated sales coaches, and 1-2-1 coaching in the field to maximise their raw talent and enthusiasm in becoming an industry expert and sales professional. This is a structured sales and account executive training program with promotional milestones in year 2 and beyond, as well as an increase in base salary and employment benefits. The job offers a competitive base salary with an additional lifetime commission on all residual margins, providing serious earnings potential alongside world-class training and coaching.

Candidate Profile:

• University graduate preferred (not essential)
• 1+ years’ experience in any direct sales role
• Strong communication & relationship building skills
• Confident, motivated with an outgoing personality
• Positive attitude & a strong desire to be a sales professional

What We Offer:

• £30,000 Base with performance commission based on lifetime residual margins
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays
• Professional, supportive working environment
• Opportunities for progression

Qualifications:

• Educated to A Level standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Basic understanding of sales strategies and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage knowledge