Job Specifications
Perfect role for an ambitious graduate ready to launch their career in enterprise software sales within the dynamic commodity trading sector.
Looking to start your sales career in a role where you'll gain deep expertise in both enterprise technology and a fascinating global industry? This Graduate Sales Executive position offers comprehensive training, genuine earning potential, and the opportunity to work with international trading businesses from day one. You'll join a specialist software company at an exciting growth phase, learning the art of consultative B2B sales while building relationships across global commodity markets.
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
Skills and qualities we're seeking:
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
Work Permissions
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
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
Why Start Your Sales Career in Commodity Trading Technology?
Enterprise software sales offers one of the most rewarding career paths for ambitious graduates, combining intellectual challenge with exceptional earning potential. The commodity trading sector provides a particularly compelling starting point, it's a global, relationship-driven industry where technology adoption is accelerating rapidly. Unlike
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