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* Graduate sales opportunity working with a market leader in animal health
* Client-facing role working with new & existing customers
* Fantastic training & development available; entry-level role suitable for someone with no prior business-to-business sales experience
Who is the opportunity with?
This client is a family-owned global business that specializes in companion animal nutraceuticals — non-drug substances administered to improve the health & well-being of animals.
Their products support cats and dogs across categories such as joints, gastrointestinal health, internal organs, skin/coat, and brain/behavior.
Over 90% of their products are produced in-house at their state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, with a presence in over 40 countries worldwide.
What does the role consist of?
As an Area Sales Manager, you will cover a geographical territory across the North West, ideally based in or near Bolton. The role includes comprehensive training over the first 42 weeks, with some training on-patch, some virtual, and some at HQ in Lytham (fully expensed).
Once established, your typical day will involve 3-4 meetings focused on acquiring new business or selling into existing accounts. You will represent the full range of nutraceuticals, selling to independent veterinary practices.
The company promotes from within, with current staff who started in this graduate role progressing to roles such as UK National Sales Manager, Business Unit Manager for Western Europe, and Northern Regional Sales Manager.
What are the company looking for?
This role is ideal for an ambitious university graduate (2.1 grade or higher) seeking an entry-level sales opportunity.
No prior sales experience is required. The role suits confident individuals who are friendly, relationship-oriented, resilient, target-driven, and possess a driving nature.
What is the package on offer?
* £30,000 basic salary
* £37,000 OTE
* Company car
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