Graduate Sales Executive
Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 28,000 – GBP 120,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Any graduate
- Eligibility
- Graduates who are ambitious, motivated, and interested in starting a sales career are encouraged to apply. The role also suits candidates with a competitive mindset, strong communication skills, and a willingness to work in a fully office-based, target-driven environment.
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Where you'll work
Job description
Role overview
This opportunity is for a graduate sales executive based in Portsmouth, UK, working fully from the office Monday to Friday. It sits within a fast-moving sales development function and is aimed at ambitious graduates who want to build a long-term career in sales.
About the company
Lead Forensics provides software solutions that help businesses strengthen sales performance and grow more effectively. The organisation focuses on high-performance selling, development, and progression.
What the role involves
The position is designed as a starting point for a career in sales. You will be the first contact for prospective customers, using outbound communication to create new opportunities and support the wider sales pipeline. The role offers structured training, day-to-day coaching, and continuous development, with a route into Account Executive responsibilities typically within 12 to 18 months.
Key duties
- Create new business opportunities through outbound B2B prospecting and cold outreach.
- Carry out research on target accounts so your outreach is more relevant and effective.
- Connect with decision-makers, assess interest, and identify business needs.
- Arrange qualified meetings and pass opportunities to senior sales colleagues while gaining exposure to the wider sales process.
- Hit and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly targets for activity and appointments.
- Work in close partnership with Account Executives to ensure smooth handovers and strong collaboration across the full sales cycle.
What the company is looking for
Applicants should bring strong communication skills, a high level of motivation, resilience, and a willingness to learn in a target-led environment. A proactive attitude, competitiveness, good organisation, and the ability to manage time well are also important. The company values people who consistently put in strong effort and go beyond expectations.
Preferred background
Experience in sales, customer service, or retail is beneficial, but not essential. Evidence of achievement outside work, such as sport, societies, or part-time jobs, is also welcomed. An interest in technology or SaaS is an advantage.
Pay and earning potential
The salary range is £28,000 to £120,000. The first-year OTE is £60,000, the second-year OTE is £80,000, and top performers can reach £120,000+ by the third year.
Benefits and rewards
- Incentive trips to Ibiza, Barcelona, Las Vegas, and Cancun.
- Free onsite gym with unlimited access.
- Personal development budget to support skills growth, career progression, and earning potential.
- Two paid volunteering days each year.
- Automatic promotions linked to performance.
- Regular team socials, competitions, celebrations, and a high-energy culture.
- Ongoing training, practical mentoring, and daily support from experienced leaders and successful peers.
Additional information
The role is office-based in Portsmouth and follows a Monday to Friday schedule. It is intended for candidates ready to start a sales career and grow within a performance-driven environment. The job advert also highlights the opportunity to join a technology-focused company operating in the SaaS space.
Reference tags
#SaaS #Sales #SDR #Outreach #B2C #Commission #BDR