Sales Graduate

Job description

Company: Finning Power Rental LP (UK) Number of Openings: 2 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experiences and innovative solutions. We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Sales Graduate to join our growing team at Finning. Job Description: The Sales Graduate role offers a structured graduate programme, designed to develop future commercial leaders within our Power Rental division, offering hands‑on experience across the full sales lifecycle. The Sales Graduate will gain exposure to customer engagement, rental sales, commercial decision‑making, and operational delivery while supporting revenue growth and building long-term customer relationships. With ongoing training, coaching and increasing responsibility, this role provides a clear development pathway into broader commercial or leadership positions. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a passion for sales, customer engagement and business growth to build a strong foundation in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Learn and apply core sales, commercial and customer engagement principles within the power rental market Support the development and management of customer relationships under guidance Assist with handling rental enquiries, preparing quotations, pricing and contract administration Analyse customer data, market trends and sales activity to identify growth opportunities Collaborate with operations, engineering and logistics teams to deliver effective rental solutions Participate in sales meetings, customer visits and account reviews Maintain accurate sales records and pipeline activity using CRM systems Support the achievement of sales targets and pipeline objectives under supervision Actively engage in training, coaching and performance feedback to build sales capability Demonstrate Finning values, with a strong focus on safety, customer service and ethical conduct in all interactions Knowledge, Skills and Experience: A completed undergraduate degree (Level 6 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as: Business, Management, Marketing or Sales; Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) with a commercial interest; Economics, Finance or a related field Experience gained through internships, placements, part-time work or voluntary roles is desirable, particularly where this demonstrates: Customer interaction or service experience; Understanding of professional workplace standards; Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills Strong customer engagement skills, with the ability to build rapport and understand customer needs Good communication and persuasion skills, with confidence in presenting solutions Commercial awareness, balancing customer needs with business objectives Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues What We Offer: In addition to a competitive salary, bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays and up to 7% pension you will benefit from: A comprehensive benefits package A supportive and collaborative work environment Opportunities for professional growth and development At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.