A field-based sales rep role dealing with existing customers on behalf of leading brands. The Company: This is an amazing opportunity for a global firm that really looks after its staff. They have been acknowledged as platinum-level investors in people, and investors in well-being accreditations. They have also been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for the 13th consecutive year. 80% of their managerial roles are filled from within, and the average length of service is 10 years. They operate in over 130 countries, employ over 45,000 staff globally and are well known in their industry for their fantastic treatment of employees. No sales experience? No problem! This business have teamed up with a training partner to offer three graduates the chance to join the business in an 18 month Level 4 Sales Executive Apprenticeship Programme, with a view to offering permanent field sales positions at the end of the apprenticeship. The vacancies are field based and you will be covering accounts around the Central Belt of Scotland. On Offer: Blended Learning: the programme involves classroom training, virtual classroom training, e-Learning, on the job training and remote coaching Modules Include: sales planning and time management, engaging with new prospects, negotiation, objection handling, strategic selling, territory management This is a learning and development programme so there are no financial sales targets You will be assigned a buddy and coach from the business and an external trainer 6 x 1 days classroom workshops You will be able to use 6 hours per week for learning and development, such as listening to business podcasts, using LinkedIn trainer, reading books etc Full time job at the end of it will be £35K bonus benefits Professional Recognition: Success will lead to the award of a Sales Certification Level 4 with the Institute of Sales [Professionals (ISP) Package: Company car and fuel card £24k base salary Annual company bonus of up to 10% of salary Sales bonus scheme £2K of annual allowances, including daily food budget 16% non-contributory pension, worth £5680 per year Amazing flexible benefits package with a choice of beer and wine subscriptions, travel insurance, health screening, gym memberships and more, worth £600 p/a Requirements: Must be living around the Central Belt of Scotland A desire to succeed, be target driven and customer focused. Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines Have the ability to build strong business relationships Strong oral and communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint You must be available for assessment centre in Crewe on 19th November and to start on 5th January