Trainee Sales Executive – Construction Machinery

Trainee Sales Executive - Construction Machinery

Locations - 3 different positions:

1 - West / North London

3 - Bristol / Gloucester

Salary: up to £28,000 with Uncapped Commission, company vehicle + Excellent Development Opportunities

Opportunities like this don't come around very often. Rygor Group is a multi-brand automotive, defence, manufacturing and construction machinery powerhouse, specialising in the manufacture, sale, service and financing of high value capital equipment. The full Group offering spans from heavy trucks, light commercial vans, refrigerated vehicles, armoured / specialist vehicles, and a full range of construction machinery, from excavators to dumpers and wheeled loaders.

We are looking for three ambitious individuals to join our plant division as trainee sales executives. This isn't simply an entry sales role; it's an opportunity to learn directly from one of the most successful sales professionals in our business and build a career with genuine long-term progression. You will be personally mentored, trained, and coached by the directors of the business, who have years of experience in identifying, generating, transacting and maximising sales opportunities in the capital equipment industry. Most of our senior leaders began their careers in this very role, including one of our two owners.

If you're looking for an extraordinary trainee sales role, this is for you. If you want the opportunity to learn from the best, develop to be the best, work hard, all whilst building a highly rewarding and lucrative career, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Plant Sales Trainee, you will learn every aspect of the sales process within the plant and machinery sector, working with Hyundai product at Rygor Plant. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, supporting customer enquiries, learning our products, attending customer visits and developing the commercial skills needed to become a successful salesperson. This is as hands on as it gets. You'll receive one to one coaching and ongoing support, helping you build confidence and capability in a fast-paced and exciting environment. The opportunity is there to become an exceptional sales professional. What you achieve will be determined by the effort, determination and commitment you bring. You will learn how to:

• Identify sales opportunities
• Maximise trust and build rapport with a wide variety of customers
• Qualify sales opportunities correctly
• Build and present customer proposals
• Build value into customer proposals and learn how to negotiate profitable commercial agreements
• Maximise each opportunity by upselling additional options / products
• Navigate customer objections

Once your trained & out in the field, you would possess the skills to

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of our plant machinery and equipment product range.
• Generate new business opportunities
• Sell a variety of finance and maintenance packages to match your opportunities
• Build relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Attend customer meetings and conduct product demonstrations.
• Navigate sales opportunities, through robust negotiation and strong communication skills.
• Accurately maintain customer and sales records.
• Support customer enquiries and quotations.
• Manage a sales pipeline and crucially, convert opportunities.
• Achieve personal sales and development objectives.

What We're Looking For

We're not necessarily looking for previous sales experience; we’re looking for potential. However, the following qualities are integral to being successful within this industry

Are you someone who -

• Is personable and approachable, and who builds rapport effortlessly?
• Is confident, self-assured, and comfortable engaging with a wide range of people?
• Is a quick learner? The learning curve is steep, and product knowledge is a key contributor to success.
• Finds it easy to talk to everyone no matter who they are?
• Likes the business environment?
• Is independent but appreciates the need for teamwork?
• Is driven to exceed expectations, with a results-focused mindset and a healthy competitive edge?
• Possesses real resilience and determination when faced with challenges. Sales isn’t easy, but it’s rewarding?
• Is motivated by the uncapped earning potential and career opportunities that sales can offer?
• Has a strong work ethic and a positive attitude? The most successful people in this role are motivated, proactive, take ownership of their results and consistently go the extra mile to deliver outstanding outcomes.
• Holds a valid driving licence?

What You'll Gain

• Direct mentoring from one of the owners of the business.
• Exposure to industry experts.
• Training and development to make you the best in the industry
• Career progression opportunities across the Group
• Industry leading commission structure, with uncapped earning potential.
• Real responsibility from day one.
• The opportunity to learn from someone who started as a trainee sales executive and went on to own the business.

Why Rygor Plant?

At Rygor, we believe that attitude and determination can take you further than experience alone. We'll provide the support, training and opportunity. We need you to bring the energy, ambition and commitment to succeed. If you're excited by the prospect of learning from the best, developing a career in sales and creating your own success through hard work and performance, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. This isn't just a job. It's the start of a career.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply for a role unless they are 100% qualified. As long as you are experienced for the role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t feel like you meet all our requirements. We want to know about your passions, achievements, learning and growth. If this role excites you, start a conversation with us!

• An extra day off for your Birthday
• 23 days of annual leave per year PLUS Bank Holidays
• Internal Mentorship programme
• Working for WhatVan?'s 'Van Dealer of the Year 2026'.
• Working for Motor Trader's 'Employer of the Year'.
• Working for an official Great Place to Work
• Working for a workplace which champions women.
• Awarded Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award (RLS)
• Working with our award-winning team - several of our team were recogniosed at the MT WIMT awards and we won silver at the internal communication and engagement awards for our new starter onboarding process.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• Rygor Group Ranked 101 in SW Business Insider's Top 500 Companies
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policies and return to work post mat-leave policy.
• Access to our wellness programme and Employee Assistance Programmes, including WeCare from Canada Life (EAP and 24HR Online GP access and second Medical Opinion).
• Mental Health First Aiders.
• Reward and recognition programmes, including our annual Rygor Group Awards and opportunities to attend the Rygor Wembley box as a celebration of your hard work and dedication.
• Annual appraisals programme and progression opportunities.
• Manufacturer training and access to our in-house training.
• Long service recognition and annual leave increase after 5 years’ service.
• Rygor Auto and Rygor Service Solutions are Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) accredited
• Branded uniform
• Charities of the Year programme, Army Sport sponsors and community engagement initiatives