Role Overview
As a Sales Trainee, you will support the delivery of sales plans and initiatives for a specific territory, helping to drive revenue growth and strengthen customer relationships. Working alongside experienced sales and commercial teams, you will gain practical exposure to the full sales cycle, from forecasting and pricing to customer negotiations and relationship management. This is an entry-level training role designed to develop your commercial skills while contributing directly to business targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of territory-level sales plans by tracking revenue forecasts, costs, and budgetary performance.
- Take part in customer meetings and joint sales visits to build hands-on experience in client engagement and sales conversations.
- Assist in preparing quotations and participate in price negotiation processes as part of your commercial development.
- Monitor actual sales, revenue, and cost outcomes against forecasts to identify performance gaps and problem areas.
- Help administer pricing policies and track profitability for assigned accounts, flagging any deviations from targets.
- Research market trends and customer requirements using defined processes to support the development of tailored solutions.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders on customer strategy, contract discussions, cross-selling opportunities, and supply chain activities.
- Maintain sales support tools and administrative processes to ensure accurate reporting and effective sales force operations.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Less than 2 years of professional experience; recent graduates are welcome to apply.
- Strong interest in a career in sales, customer management, or commercial functions.
- Analytical ability to interpret sales data and spot trends or performance issues.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with colleagues and customers.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
What We Offer / Why Join
This role provides an opportunity to work within a global organization where your ideas and skills contribute to shared objectives. You will receive exposure to multiple areas of the sales function and gain the experience needed for future career advancement. The position also offers a competitive salary.
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