Graduate Trainee Truck Sales Executive

Crossroads Truck & Bus
Location: Birstall (WF17 9LR).
Contract: Fixed 2 year contract with the opportunity of a permanent position.
Ideal for: Post-graduates economics or mechanical engineering. Some work-based experience required (e.g., customer service, sales support, admin, retail, operations).
Start your Sales career in a fast‑paced, high‑value capital equipment business, with the industries number one brand and the UK’s largest private Volvo network.
The logistics industry is changing as it moves towards decarbonisation, and that’s making the role more interesting than ever. Alongside building customer relationships and managing accounts, you’ll learn how to put together Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) arguments and help customers think about the move towards alternative fuels — bringing together economics, engineering and sustainability.
Don’t worry if you don’t know trucks yet — we’ll give you all the coaching, support and training you need to grow into a confident sales and account management professional, with a clear path towards an Area Sales Manager role.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll learn every part of the truck sales and account management process, including:
* Supporting senior sales staff with quotations, product information and customer enquiries
* Building relationships with new and existing customers
* Developing a deep understanding of commercial vehicles, specifications and customer needs
* Visiting customers alongside experienced team members
* Building TCO and energy-transition arguments to help customers move towards decarbonisation
* Learning to manage customer accounts, identify opportunities and progress deals through to close
* Gaining exposure to the operational side of the business and how our products support customers
What we’re looking for?
· A degree in economics or mechanical engineering or a closely related field.
· Some work-based experience (e.g. customer-facing role, business support, or sales / marketing environment, transport / logistics).
· Genuine interest in developing a career in B2B sales.
· Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
· Commercially minded with the ability to learn quickly.
· Driven, ambitious, and eager to progress.
· The successful candidate must have a clean and valid driving licence.
What we offer
* Huge career development opportunities within a major, growing business and a transitioning industry.
* A full structured training programme with clear progression into an Area Sales Manager role.
* A supportive team environment with ongoing mentoring.
* Competitive salary, company car and all the IT you’ll need.
* Genuine, long-term career progression.
Ready to accelerate your career? If you’re a graduate looking to build a rewarding career in sales and account management, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take your first step into the world of commercial vehicle sales.
Benefits:
* Company car
* Loyalty bonus.
* Excellent contributory pension scheme.
* Rewards gateway platform available for scheme members.
* Comprehensive healthcare cash plan to help with healthcare costs such as physio, optician and dentist