Trainee Sales Executive - Colchester

Are you looking to build a long-term career in sales with a business that will invest in your development from day one? We’re recruiting for a Trainee Sales Executive to join a successful and growing technical distribution business in Colchester. No previous industry or sales experience is required—just the right attitude, ambition and willingness to learn.

Part of a highly successful UK distribution group with annual turnover exceeding £1 billion, the business specialises in HVAC, electrical, process controls and building automation products, supplying customers across a wide range of industries throughout the UK.

Whether you’re a graduate, college leaver or someone looking to take the first step into a commercial career, this is an opportunity to join a business with an outstanding track record of developing people from within. Many of its managers and senior leaders began their careers in trainee positions before progressing into key roles across the wider group.

Our client combines the stability and opportunities of a major UK distribution group with the culture and support of a successful local business. Comprehensive training, ongoing mentoring and genuine long-term career development are at the heart of everything they do.

You’ll join a structured training programme designed to give you a thorough understanding of the business, its products, customers and commercial operations. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business before progressing into a customer-facing sales position where you’ll build long-term relationships, identify commercial opportunities and contribute to the continued growth of the business.

• Supporting customers with enquiries and account management.
• Learning the company’s products, suppliers and customer base.
• Gaining experience within warehouse operations, stock control and purchasing.
• Preparing quotations and supporting sales activity.
• Developing an understanding of commercial and sales processes.
• Building customer relationships and identifying sales opportunities.
• Working closely with experienced colleagues across the business.
• Progressing towards a dedicated sales role with increasing responsibility.

We’re looking for someone who’s ambitious, motivated and eager to build a long-term career. You’ll ideally have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence communicating with customers and colleagues.
• A strong work ethic and genuine desire to succeed.
• The ambition to build a successful career within sales and business development.

Applications are welcomed from graduates of any discipline, college leavers, trade counter professionals, customer service advisors, retail supervisors and other ambitious individuals looking to begin a rewarding commercial career.

• £29,000 - £30,000 starting salary.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing mentoring.
• Clear long-term career progression.
• 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Monday to Friday working hours (8:00am - 5:00pm).

If you’re ready to develop your skills and build a rewarding career in sales with a successful and growing technical distribution business, we’d love to hear from you.