Trainee Territory Manager
Location – Kellington, Yorkshire
£26,500 – £27,500 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission (huge earning potential)
Are you looking to build a successful career in sales with a global market-leading organisation?
Our client is one of the world’s leading auction companies specialising in industrial plant, construction equipment, and agricultural machinery. Operating across the UK, Europe, the UAE, Australia, the USA, and Canada, they continue to grow year-on-year and are now looking to recruit an ambitious Trainee Territory Manager to join their Yorkshire team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent university or college graduate, or an individual at the beginning of their sales career, to join a highly successful international business that offers structured training, ongoing mentoring, and genuine long-term career progression.
The Opportunity:
Working alongside an experienced Territory Manager, you will receive comprehensive training and support designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to become a successful sales professional within the machinery and equipment sector.
This role offers hands-on experience, exposure to a thriving industry, and the opportunity to learn from some of the most successful professionals in the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and develop relationships with existing customers while assisting in identifying and securing new business opportunities
- Prospect for new clients through networking, cold calling, referrals, and proactive business development activities
- Manage customer accounts and maintain accurate records using the company CRM system
- Research prospective customers and present strategies for converting opportunities into new business
- Attend auctions, trade shows, customer meetings, and industry events to develop market knowledge and strengthen relationships
- Learn the company’s sales processes and contribute to the continued growth of the Yorkshire territory
- Support the wider sales team while developing your own commercial and negotiation skills
About You:
We’re looking for an ambitious, driven, and personable individual who is eager to learn and develop a long-term career in sales.
To be successful, you’ll possess:
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A genuine curiosity and desire to learn about customers, machinery, and the wider industry
- Confidence and professionalism when engaging with customers and prospects
- An engaging personality with the ability to build rapport and develop long-lasting business relationships
- A positive attitude and strong work ethic
- The motivation to identify and secure new business opportunities
- A willingness to learn from experienced mentors and collaborate within a successful sales team
What We’re Looking For:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Previous sales experience
- Knowledge of construction, plant, agricultural machinery, or equipment sectors
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and excellent attention to detail
- Fluent written and verbal English communication skills
- Ambition to develop and refine sales, negotiation, and business development skills
- A strong interest in construction, plant, or agricultural machinery industries
- A desire to build a rewarding long-term career within a growing international business
What’s On Offer?
- £26,500 – £27,500 basic salary
- Uncapped commission structure (huge earning potential)
- Structured training and mentoring programme
- Ongoing support from experienced industry professionals
- Clear career progression opportunities, pathway all outlined for you
- Exposure to a highly successful international organisation
- Opportunity to develop a rewarding and lucrative career within the machinery and equipment sector
Why Apply?
This is more than just a sales role—it’s an opportunity to build a long-term career with a globally recognised industry leader. If you’re ambitious, eager to learn, and motivated by career progression and earning potential, this could be the perfect next step for you.
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