Graduate Trainee Truck Sales Executive

Crossroads Truck & Bus

Location:

Rotherham (S60 2XL
).

Contract:

Fixed 2 year contract with the opportunity of a permanent position.

Ideal for:
Post‑graduates in economics or mechanical engineering with some work‑based experience (e.g., customer service, sales support, admin, retail, operations).

Start your sales career in a fast‑paced, high‑value capital equipment business, the number one brand in the industry and the UK's largest private Volvo network.

The logistics industry is changing as it moves towards decarbonisation, making the role especially interesting. Alongside building customer relationships and managing accounts, you will learn how to construct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) arguments and help customers consider the transition to alternative fuels – integrating economics, engineering and sustainability.

Not required to know trucks yet – we provide coaching, support and training for you to become comfortable in sales and account management, with a clear progression to an Area Sales Manager role.

• Support senior sales staff with quotations, product information and customer enquiries.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers.
• Develop a deep understanding of commercial vehicle specifications and customer needs.
• Visit customers alongside experienced team members.
• Construct TCO and energy‑transition arguments to aid customers in decarbonisation decisions.
• Manage customer accounts, identify opportunities and progress deals to close.
• Gain exposure to the operational side of the business and how our products support customers.

• A degree in economics, 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 building a B2B sales career.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship‑building skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to learn quickly.
• Self‑motivated, ambitious and eager to progress.
• Clean and valid driving licence.

• Company car.
• Loyalty bonus.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Rewards gateway platform for scheme members.
• Comprehensive healthcare cash plan covering physio, optician and dentist.

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.