Graduate Sales Trainee
2 days ago
Bryn
MGF are currently seeking a Graduate Management Trainee - Sales to join our Capital Sales department, based at O'Hara House, our new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Following a structured training programme, the successful candidate will gain a thorough understanding of MGF's products, services and systems, developing the skills required to actively promote and sell MGF's products and services to both new and existing customers. There is no single characteristic that we are looking for in a graduate.However, we believe you will flourish in our Company if you enjoy learning through hands-on practical experience, in a customer focused environment, where no two days are the same. You will need to have a strong work ethic, sales focus, commercial awareness and enjoy working as part of a team. We are looking for someone who can show consistency throughout their education achieving a business-related degree, with an interest in developing a salescareer in the Civil Engineering Construction Industry. In this role you will be working closely with experienced sales professionals, managers, regional depots and operational teams, the successful candidate will build strong customer relationships, identify sales opportunities and deliver commercially focused solutions. The position offers a high degree of responsibility and career progression for candidates with the right aptitude, providing an excellent foundation for a long-term career within sales and business management. Your key responsibilities may include: · Developing a balance of technical, commercial and interpersonal skills · Receiving hands on training within various areas of the business, including our yard, Engineering Centre, Head Office and various depots · Working alongside/shadowing experienced sales staff · Providing sales support to the Capital Sales Team: o Project Logging o Preparing Quotations o Compiling Design Requests · Sales research and co-ordination of sales leads · Assisting experienced Capital Sales Representatives in their assigned territories to deliver profitable growth, through development of orders from both new and existing accounts · Assisting with the supply of shoring equipment and temporary works services to construction companies · Managing appointments, schedules and time by effective planning of calls, travel and meetings · Offering feedback regarding Company image, competitiveness, unexploited opportunities, technological developments, competitors, customer businesses developments/ activities The core requirements for this role are: An ability to monitor resources A professional manner with excellent communication and people skills Commercial awareness and cost management skills Motivated self-starter with good administration, time management and organisation skills The flexibility and willingness to work on a variety of assignments Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines Good IT skills Willingness to learn and take up new challenges In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the following: Additional annual leave awarded to recognise long service Pension Scheme Life Assurance Opportunities for training, development, and career progression Volunteering Leave Discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance Security of working for a well-established & growing company A sense of family is at the core of our company culture Shutdown over the Christmas period Refer a friend scheme Free on-site parking About MGF: MGF is a rapidly expanding, a highly innovative and digitally advanced market leader in the design, manufacture, hire and sale of proprietary excavation support systems to the Construction Industry. Established in 1981, Employing over 450 staff, we operate nationally from 14 locations. We are a highly respected sector leader, well respected for our intelligence, and client focused approach to delivery of projects. MGF, also, operates a highly successful Institution of Civil Engineers Approved Training Scheme to support the right candidate in attaining professional recognition as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of society. All applicants will be treated in the strictest of confidence. TPBN1_UKTJ