Trainee Sales Manager

As Trainee Sales Manager you will be joining a global brand leader.

With a bespoke training programme, you will be learning all about the product, delivering exceptional customer service and excelling in sales along with running a profitable retail centre.

This role is all about developing business opportunities, managing and building relationships.

Based in Gateshead this role is full time and permanent, Mon to Fri offering a starting salary of circa £27,000 and an OTE of £32,000.

Key Accountabilities for the Trainee Sales Manager:

• Drive your self development by engaging with the training programme


• Undertake retail and customer service activities within the companies shop to optimise and exceed sales targets, profitability and customer satisfaction


• Identifying and researching new business leads


• Grow customer accounts via targeted cold and warm calling


• Visiting customers weekly


• Manage cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies


• Assisting customers with sales, queries and after sales service


• Conduct stock takes as requested


• Re-stocking/replenishing items


• Understand the range of company products


• Administration of sales orders received


• Administer any returns


• Handle parts enquiries


• Attend training, meetings and company events onsite and at head office

Skills and attributes required for the Trainee Sales Manager:

• Excellent customer service skills


• Ambitious, proactive and driven


• Keen interest in your own self development


• Ability to build relationships with customers and colleagues


• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal


• Highly organised


• High degree of computer literacy


• Customer centric individual


• Driving licence essential

What's in it for you?

• Starting salary circa £27,000 and an OTE £32,000


• This is a great opportunity to join a market leader and very stable company, who offers an amazing culture and progression opportunities.The role is based on 37.5 hours a week 8.30 - 5.00


• 33 days' holiday (including 8 bank holidays), pension scheme, end of year discretionary bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, plenty of social events and more!