3 Sales Operations jobs in Middlesbrough

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.

About the Role

Ready to power the future? Join our Sales & Marketing team as a Sales Support Advisor and help customers make smart Energy and EV choices—while building a rewarding career in a team that’s driving change.

The Opportunity

The Sales & Marketing team is key to the success of the Retail business. Doing amazing things with data, campaigning, strategy and making sure we sustain our business is in our DNA and allows us to surface key insights that both enable our operational teams to deliver value add activities and drive our commercial performance. 

As a Sales Support Advisor , you’ll be the voice of EDF for customers exploring our energy and electric vehicle (EV) solutions. You’ll guide them through their journey, provide expert advice, and help them make informed choices—all while delivering exceptional service and meeting compliance standards.

If you have previous experience in a sales or customer service environment , then we would love for you to apply!

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £25,719, potential to earn 3% bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a market-leading pension scheme. In addition to this there will be a commission structure with earnings capped at £36,902 (before 3% bonus).

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans .

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. This is a hybrid role which means you will only be expected to work in our office in Doxford 3 days a week. The rest of the week you’ll be able to work from home.

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we support you to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you’ll be doing

• Handling inbound calls from existing and prospective customers who might be:
  • Moving home
  • Reaching the end of a fixed-term tariff
  • New to EDF and exploring supplier options
  • Interested in EV tariffs, B2B partner services or staff tariffs
• Providing quotes, explaining terms and conditions, and processing successful sales in our Kraken system
• Ensuring all sales are fully compliant with regulatory and internal standards—only compliant sales count toward commission
• Working towards sales targets in a supportive, performance-driven environment
• Operating within core hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:15

Who you are

We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about customer service and thrive in a sales environment.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in a sales or customer service environment
• A customer-first mindset, especially when supporting vulnerable customers
• Confidence in identifying key information and using it to close sales
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• A collaborative spirit—open to sharing and learning best practices
• A growth mindset—comfortable giving and receiving feedback to improve

If you have the above skills and experience - or simply the passion to grow in this space, then we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 26th September 2025

Location: Doxford/Hybrid – 3 days a week in the office.

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