Graduate Sales £28,000 | Permanent | Full-Time Stoke-on-Trent (On-Site) August 2026 Start Date Launch Your Career in Sales, Business Development & Commercial Growth Graduating this year or recently completed your degree? Looking for more than just a job? At EMS Industries, we're offering ambitious graduates the opportunity to build a long-term career within sales and commercial operations, supporting customers, developing business relationships, and learning the skills needed to become a successful sales professional. This is a genuine entry-level opportunity designed for graduates with drive, ambition, confidence, and a desire to succeed. You don't need previous sales experience – we'll provide the training, support, and development. What matters is your attitude, willingness to learn, and motivation to build a successful career. Unlike many graduate programmes, you'll gain real responsibility from day one. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to live customer projects, and develop practical commercial skills that will accelerate your career. Why Join EMS Industries? EMS Industries is a growing UK manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent, delivering innovative pumping solutions across the wastewater, bioenergy, and industrial sectors. Known for its engineering expertise, commitment to quality, and investment in its people, EMS continues to grow and develop the next generation of commercial talent. As part of our commercial team, you'll play an important role in supporting customers, building relationships, and helping drive future business growth. Your Development Journey We believe great sales professionals are developed, not born. That's why you'll receive structured training, mentoring, and real-world commercial experience from the very start. You'll benefit from: ✅ Discovery Sales Success Programme – an industry-recognised 9-month sales development programme ✅ Coaching and mentoring from experienced sales professionals ✅ Hands-on exposure to manufacturing, engineering products, customer solutions, and commercial operations ✅ Experience working on live customer projects and commercial opportunities ✅ Ongoing professional development and career support The Opportunity This role will provide exposure to every stage of the sales process and help you develop valuable commercial, communication, and relationship-building skills. You'll be involved in: • Supporting customers from enquiry through to delivery • Preparing quotations and commercial proposals • Working closely with technical, production, and commercial teams • Building strong relationships with customers and suppliers • Supporting lead generation and business development activities • Identifying opportunities for business growth • Helping customers find the right products and solutions • Learning how a successful sales operation works from the inside out No two days are the same, and you'll gain first-hand experience of how successful businesses develop customers, generate opportunities, and grow revenue. Career Progression This is a natural progression route within the company Graduate Sales ⬇ Sales Support ⬇ Sales Executive As your experience, confidence, and commercial knowledge develop, you'll have the opportunity to progress through the sales function and take on increasing levels of responsibility. Who We're Looking For We're looking for graduates who are ambitious, driven, and eager to build a successful career in sales. You don't need previous sales experience. You'll be: ✔ Confident communicating with people ✔ Driven and motivated to achieve results ✔ Ambitious and career-focused ✔ Curious and eager to learn ✔ Organised and proactive ✔ Positive, resilient, and self-motivated ✔ Comfortable working with data and numbers ✔ Interested in sales, business development, and commercial growth What's In It For You? £28,000 starting salary August 2026 start date Structured training and development from day one Ongoing coaching and mentoring Clear progression pathway Exposure to a successful UK manufacturing business Supportive and collaborative team environment Long-term career prospects Your Future Starts Here If you're looking for a graduate opportunity that offers real responsibility, professional development, and genuine career progression within sales, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards a successful commercial career with EMS Industries. Please Note By submitting your application, you consent to Discovery storing and processing your personal information for the purposes of this application and contacting you regarding future career opportunities, in accordance with our Privacy Policy. All applications will be managed and processed by Discovery, the retained recruitment partner for EMS Industries. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.