Graduate Sales Executive - Technology Solutions
About the Organisation
This established software provider specialises in technology solutions for the physical commodity trading industry. Their primary offering is a sophisticated cloud-based platform that integrates ERP functionality with commodity-specific trading and risk management tools. The system supports trading firms in managing their entire operation—from contract negotiation and hedging through warehousing, logistics, customs, and financial settlement. The company's client base spans agricultural commodities, energy products, and metals trading, serving SME and mid-sized trading houses who need enterprise-grade capabilities without enterprise-scale budgets. Beyond their core platform, they also provide specialised solutions for trade finance and customs compliance, making them a comprehensive technology partner for the commodity trading ecosystem.
Your Opportunity
This Graduate Sales Executive role is designed to develop talented individuals into successful enterprise software sales professionals. During your initial six-month training period, you'll work closely with experienced team members and company directors, learning how to identify prospects, articulate complex value propositions, and navigate lengthy B2B sales cycles. You'll gain exposure to international commodity markets, understand the operational challenges facing trading businesses, and develop consultative selling skills that will serve you throughout your career. Based at the company's London Bridge headquarters, you'll also travel to meet prospects, attend industry events, and experience the global nature of commodity trading firsthand.
What your role involves:
- Support lead generation activities through research, outreach, and networking within commodity trading communities
- Learn to qualify prospects and understand their operational pain points, working alongside senior team members on early-stage opportunities
- Assist with product demonstrations and customer presentations, gradually taking on more responsibility as your knowledge develops
- Collaborate with marketing colleagues to identify promising campaigns, events, and content opportunities for reaching target audiences
- Attend industry conferences and trade shows to build your professional network and understand market dynamics
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of the platform's capabilities and the commodity trading workflows it supports
- Recent graduate (any degree discipline considered, though business, technology, or economics backgrounds are advantageous)
- Genuine interest in sales, business development, or commercial roles, with hunger to build a career in B2B technology
- Strong communication skills with confidence building rapport and engaging professionals at all levels
- Analytical mindset with ability to understand complex business processes and technology solutions
- Resilience and determination—enterprise software sales involves long cycles and requires persistence
- Willingness to travel for client meetings and industry events as your role develops
- Curious and entrepreneurial attitude, comfortable in an environment where you'll shape your own success
Your package includes:
- Training salary of £40,000 during your six-month development period, with progression to £70,000 base salary upon successful completion
- Uncapped commission structure from day one of your permanent role, providing significant earnings potential
- Comprehensive on-the-job training covering product knowledge, sales methodology, and industry expertise
- Equity participation, giving you ownership stake in the company's growth
- Private healthcare coverage
- Direct mentorship from company leadership with clear pathway for career advancement
- Exposure to international business travel and premier commodity trading industry events
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