Career Poster
External Sales Trainee
External Sales Trainee at Career Poster, based in Inverness, Scotland, paying £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Inverness, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Sales Executive
About 30% above the going rate for sales executive
Reference 534433866489595878
About the role
Job Title: External Sales Trainee
Location: Inverness, IV1 1SU
Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic External Sales Trainee at our Inverness branch.
The successful candidate will be joining a well-established and experienced team, to help provide excellent customer service and build our customer base.
This role is aimed at those looking to start a sales career in the engineering industry, whilst receiving hands-on training on our diverse product range including bearings, transmissions and fluid power.
External Sales Trainee – Main duties and responsibilities:
- Visiting and building relationships with new and existing customers.
- Creating quotations and dealing with enquiries.
- Converting quotations into customer orders.
- Collaborating with your team on quotations and enquiries.
- Undertake ad-hoc tasks as required.
Key skills and attributes:
- Clean driving licence.
- Customer-focused, driven to provide consistently high levels of service.
- Enthusiastic, keen and willing to learn.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Strong level of communication and numerical skills.
- Experience of working in an engineering/sales environment would be advantageous, but not essential.
Benefits:
- Company vehicle and fuel.
- Mobile phone and laptop.
- From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service.
- Training provided through our own Hayley Academy.
- Company pension (if eligible).
- Free Death in Service cover (x2 salary).
- Invitation to healthcare scheme.
- Wellness programmes.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- Excellent opportunities available.
Hayley Group is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,000 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service.
To apply for this position, please send your CV by using the apply button provided.
Reference: 534433866489595878 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Career Poster
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