Graduate Sales Executive Join our team at Sumitomo Corporation and build a commercial career with a global trading organisation in a varied graduate role spanning sales, business development, market analysis and digital projects. Successful applicants need a degree or equivalent qualification in business, finance, science or a relevant technical subject. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Graduate Business Development Executive, Junior Sales Executive, Sales Development Representative, Sales Support Executive, Business Development Executive, Account Executive, Sales Coordinator, Graduate Account Executive, Commercial Graduate SALARY: Competitive + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid. Working 3 Days from the Office in London (EC4V) and 2 Days from Home JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday JOB OVERVIEW This is an exciting opportunity to build commercial capability across sales, business development, operations, marketing, data analytics and digital projects. The Graduate Sales Executive will support new projects, tender bids and business growth while learning how the wider operation works. The Graduate Sales Executive will gain broad commercial and operational exposure, supporting customer enquiries, market intelligence, sales systems, financial modelling and process improvement. With training and supervision, the Graduate Sales Executive will contribute to project delivery, audit support, stock control and accurate commercial records while developing broad business understanding. ABOUT US Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited (SCEU), as part of Sumitomo Corporation, is one of the world’s largest integrated trading groups. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: enriching lives and the world. We put customers at the heart of everything we do while embracing our responsibility to society. Inclusion is key – everyone is welcome, and everyone is treated fairly and with respect. With a global presence and expertise in a wide variety of industries, we offer candidates a continued career growth in a forward-thinking and innovative environment. We are driving significant sustainable energy projects in the UK, leading the way on climate change and energy. Join us and be part of something that truly matters. We look forward to you joining SCEU, where you will build lasting relationships, develop your skillset and contribute to our 400-year history of success. WHY JOIN US? * Stunning views of the River Thames from our newly refurbished London office space with excellent facilities and a welcoming atmosphere * Contribute to work that supports sustainability, innovation and global responsibility DUTIES Your duties as the Graduate Sales Executive include: * Tender and Sales Support: Support tender preparation and sales activity for oil and gas, geothermal and CCS customers * Customer Enquiries: Gather enquiries and record commercial and technical requirements under sales team guidance * Market Intelligence: Research customers, competitors, projects and industry developments and prepare market updates * Commercial Materials: Prepare quotations, sales documents, presentations and marketing materials with team input * CRM and Pipeline Administration: Maintain customer, enquiry, opportunity, quotation and pipeline records in Salesforce and other sales systems with training and supervision * Digital and Business Improvement: Support digital system implementation, continuous improvement, project cost and financial modelling and business process mapping * Systems and Audit Support: Complete SAP, SC Core and Salesforce transactional input, month-end checks, record keeping and JSOX audit support * Inventory, Quality and Projects: Monitor inventories, perform stock checks, support quality, operational and HSSE audits and contribute to new project implementations CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL * Degree or equivalent qualification in business, finance, science or a relevant technical subject DESIRABLE * Work experience completed during study * Experience within a multicultural business environment * Experience using SAP or another ERP system * Experience working with AI systems * Basic office experience * Understanding of the energy or steel industries BENEFITS * Hybrid working – 3 days working in the office in London per week with 2 days working from home * 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays * Flexi time scheme, with line manager approval * Working Away - Up to 20 calendar days to work from any location either in the country you work in or overseas * Life assurance, pension scheme, bonus scheme * Dental Insurance * Free annual health check * Free onsite gym with pool and classes * 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme * Training and development tailored to your goals NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P15398 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Sumitomo Corporation AWD-IN-SPJ
Graduate Sales Executive employer: Sumitomo Corporation
At Sumitomo Corporation, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values strong HR operations and continuous improvement. Our hybrid working model allows for a balanced work-life experience, complemented by competitive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, a free onsite gym, and tailored training opportunities. Join us in our London office with stunning views of the River Thames, where you can contribute to meaningful projects that support sustainability and innovation while developing your career in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
