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Graduate Business Development Executive

BMS Performance
Derby
money-bag £30000 - £32000/annum Sales Training & Annual Profit Share
Posted: 21 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 21 October 2026
Ref: 225629179

Graduate Field Sales Executive - East Midlands

-30,00032,000 + Profit Share + Company Car + Progression

Are you a motivated graduate looking to kick-start a long-term career in sales with a well-established and growing UK business?

We''re recruiting on behalf of a leading national distribution group with a strong reputation across multiple sectors, including electrical wholesale, construction, and public sector. With over 90 locations nationwide and a turnover exceeding -1 billion, the business offers real stability, structured training, and clear progression opportunities.

The Role

This is a field-based sales position covering the East Midlands, offering a great mix of relationship management and business development.

  • Manage an existing portfolio of -100 accounts
  • Build strong relationships across sectors such as wholesale, student accommodation, and local authorities
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within your territory
  • Spend time on the road meeting customers and growing revenue
  • Work closely with an experienced manager who will mentor and support your development

What''s on Offer

  • -30,00032,000 base salary
  • Annual profit-sharing bonus
  • Company car
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Comprehensive training programme
  • Long-term career progression within a growing national group

This role is roughly 80% account management / 20% new business, making it ideal for someone looking to build confidence in a consultative sales environment.

Training & Development

This company is known for investing heavily in its people from day one:

  • Structured graduate onboarding across all areas of the business
  • External professional sales training within your first year
  • Ongoing internal training and development
  • 1-to-1 mentoring from experienced leadership
  • Industry-recognised qualifications and exposure

There are clear progression pathways, with many employees going on to manage their own business units within the group.

About You

  • A graduate or someone entry-level looking to start their sales career
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ambitious, driven, and eager to learn
  • Full UK driving licence required
  • Comfortable working in a field-based role

If you''re looking for a structured, people-focused business where you can build a genuine career in sales, this is a fantastic opportunity to get started.

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