Graduate Technical Sales Representative in Kent

Build your commercial career. Learn the industry. Become the expert customers trust. MGF is looking for an ambitious graduate to join its Dartford team as a Graduate Technical Sales Representative. MGF is a leading UK provider of temporary works and excavation support solutions, helping construction and civil engineering projects operate safely and efficiently. As part of the sales team, you'll learn how MGF works with customers to understand their requirements, identify suitable solutions and coordinate with technical, engineering, operations and depot colleagues. MGF is also a member of The 5% Club, reflecting its commitment to workplace learning and skills development. Building customer relationships: Understanding customers' projects, developing trust and maintaining long-term relationships. Learning technical solutions: Developing knowledge of MGF's temporary works and excavation support equipment. Visiting customers and sites: Learning how construction projects operate and how MGF supports them. Developing new business: Identifying potential customers, following up leads and building sales opportunities. Growing existing accounts: Understanding customer needs and identifying opportunities to develop business. Working collaboratively: Coordinating with technical, engineering, operations and depot teams. Developing commercial skills: Learning about quotations, pricing, customer requirements and sales opportunities. Taking ownership: Managing your time, following up commitments and seeing opportunities through. Commercial ambition and an interest in how businesses operate. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Resilience, patience and persistence when facing challenges. Confidence, curiosity and a willingness to learn. A proactive approach to identifying and following up opportunities. Organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities. Problem-solving skills and a team-first attitude. A genuine desire to build a long-term career. A full, valid UK driving licence is essential for this role. The Level 4 Approved Sales Success Programme. Hands-on training in MGF's products and solutions. Mentoring from experienced Technical Sales Representatives. Exposure to construction sites, customers and real-world projects. Development in consultative selling, negotiation and relationship management. A company car. 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays. Long-term career progression opportunities. Percentage-based commission and a monthly bonus once established in the representative role, subject to the applicable scheme. Programme Start Date Provisional start date: December 2026 Your Career Journey: From Graduate to Technical Sales Representative The programme is designed to help you develop your knowledge, confidence and commercial skills, with the long-term aim of becoming an established Technical Sales Representative. Stage 1 – Learn the Business Build your product knowledge and understand the construction industry. Develop your sales skills through structured training and mentoring. Gain hands-on experience and learn through site visits. Stage 2 – Develop Your Commercial Confidence Build and manage customer relationships. Take greater ownership of sales opportunities. Get involved in business development as your knowledge and confidence grow. Stage 3 – Become an Established Sector Representative Work towards managing a specific sector and developing your own customer base. By around your third year, the aim is to be progressing towards an established representative role, depending on your development, performance and business needs. Once established in the role, you'll have the opportunity to earn percentage-based commission and a monthly bonus , subject to the applicable scheme. The Discovery ADR Recruitment Process Stage 1 – Initial Video Interview or Telephone conversation with Rhianna Hamilton (find me on Linkedin) Tell us about your background, experience and interest in technical sales through an initial video interview. Stage 2 – Virtual Discovery Morning or Teams Interview Join our virtual Discovery Morning, starting promptly at 9:30am and potentially running until lunchtime. The session includes: A group activity. A one-to-one, competency-based interview. Stage 3 – Final Assessment Centre with MGF Successful candidates will progress to a final assessment centre with MGF. Further details, including confirmed dates and format, will be shared as the recruitment process progresses. Accessibility and Reasonable Adjustments If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, including support related to a disability, please let Discovery ADR know as early as possible. We'll discuss how best to support you. Our Approach to AI AI tools can be useful for researching the industry, understanding unfamiliar terminology and preparing for recruitment. However, your application and assessment responses must reflect your own experiences, understanding, motivations and ideas. We want to understand how you think, communicate and approach challenges, so use AI to support your preparation rather than replace your own thinking. Ready to Build Your Future in Technical Sales? If you're commercially driven, enjoy working with people and want a career where your knowledge, relationships and persistence can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Privacy and Applications By submitting your application, you consent to Discovery ADR storing and processing your personal information for this recruitment process and contacting you about relevant future opportunities, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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