Graduate Sales Executive

Universal Business Team · Northwich, North West

Graduate Sales Executive at Universal Business Team, based in Northwich, North West, paying £33,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£33,000 per annum
Location
Northwich, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
23 Nov 2026
Sector
Sales Executive

13% below the typical rate for sales executive

Reference 68D377AAF2

About the role

Description

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for science and an interest in building a rewarding career in sales? We're looking for a motivated, ambitious, and commercially minded Graduate Sales Executive to join our growing team.

As part of a successful and forward-thinking family-owned business, you'll be representing a leading supplier of specialist chemical and technical solutions to customers across a range of industries. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both sales and technical product applications while receiving comprehensive training and support from industry experts.

In this role, you'll play a key part in generating new business opportunities, engaging prospective customers, and developing long-term commercial relationships. You'll gain valuable exposure to technical sales while developing the skills and experience needed to progress into a variety of senior sales roles such as key account management, field sales, new business development, and commercial leadership positions.

If you're driven by success, enjoy building relationships, and are looking for a career with genuine progression and earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Identifying and engaging potential customers through outbound calls, email campaigns, and social media activity.
  • Generating and qualifying new business opportunities within target markets.
  • Arranging meetings and appointments for the wider sales team.
  • Developing a strong understanding of our products, applications, and customer requirements.
  • Building and managing a pipeline of sales opportunities using CRM tools.
  • Supporting customer trials, product evaluations, and onboarding activities.
  • Working closely with internal teams to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Requirements

  • Recent graduate, ideally with a Science-related degree (Chemistry, Biology or Materials Science preferred)
  • Ambitious, hungry for success and motivated to build a long-term career in sales.
  • Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
  • Resilient, organised, and target-driven.
  • Previous outbound calling or sales experience is highly advantageous

 

 

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of up to £33,000 depending on experience, plus an uncapped bonus scheme.
  • Comprehensive onboarding, training, and ongoing development.
  • Clear and structured career progression opportunities.
  • Free lunches provided.
  • Opportunity to join a supportive and entrepreneurial family business.
  • Excellent long-term earning potential and career growth.

Reference: 68D377AAF2 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 23 Nov 2026 · Listed via Universal Business Team

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