Trainee Account Executive

Trainee Account Executive – Northampton

Ready to start your career in sales with a role that offers real earning potential and progression from day one? We’re looking for a Trainee Account Executive to join our client’s expanding team. If you’re motivated, proactive, and enjoy speaking to people, this is an opportunity to build valuable skills in a fast-paced, global industry. No prior experience is needed. You’ll receive full training, ongoing coaching, and the support needed to develop into a confident, successful sales professional.

Our client operates within a fast-paced, international industry, providing solutions that support businesses with their day-to-day operations and growth. Working with a wide network of partners, they help organisations improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline key processes. In this role, you’ll learn how to identify opportunities, connect with potential clients, and introduce solutions that add genuine value.

• Reach out to SMEs via phone, email, and Linked In
• Learn how to introduce services effectively and generate interest
• Research companies to understand their delivery needs and challenges

• Arrange meetings with prospective clients
• Build confidence through real conversations and interactions

• Gain insight into how businesses manage shipping and logistics
• Support in presenting clear, practical solutions that add value

• Take part in structured onboarding, coaching sessions, and roleplays
• Begin building your own pipeline of opportunities
• Work towards closing your first deals with guidance from experienced team members

• Build and maintain relationships with clients
• Support ongoing account growth and customer satisfaction

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking to new people
• Self-motivation and a driven, target-focused mindset
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail
• A genuine interest in building a career in sales

No previous sales experience is required—just ambition and the right mindset.

• £30,000 base salary
• Realistic first-year OTE of £35,000–£45,000 + uncapped commission
• Full training and structured onboarding programme
• Clear career progression with fast-track opportunities
• Ongoing coaching from experienced professionals
• Long-term earning potential well beyond year one

This is more than just an entry-level role. It’s a structured pathway into a rewarding sales career where your performance directly impacts your progression and earning potential. You’ll be part of a supportive environment that prioritises development, giving you the tools and guidance to succeed from your very first day.

• One-stage interview process
• 10th June – London
• Offers made on the day