Totaco Ltd

B2B Sales Opportunities Across Construction, Engineering, Energy, Financial Services and IT markets

External Sales Trainee – Sales – Scotland

Location: Glasgow

Type: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 to 50,000 Per Year

Posted on: 03/06/2026

About the Client

  • Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturer and supplier of specialist fixing and fastening solutions.
  • They support customers across the UK and Europe within the construction industry.
  • The business is known for quality products, technical expertise, and excellent customer service.
  • Due to continued growth, they are looking to invest in and develop a motivated sales professional.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
  • Manage customer enquiries, quotations, and sales follow-ups.
  • Identify new business opportunities and support growth across the region.
  • Work closely with the external sales and management teams.
  • Develop strong product, technical, and industry knowledge.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and customer information.
  • Deliver excellent customer service throughout the sales process.
  • Work towards individual and team sales targets.
  • Progress through a structured development plan toward an external sales role.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of sales experience, such as internal sales, telesales, business development, account management, retail sales, or similar.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Confident, enthusiastic, personable, and commercially minded.
  • Ambitious, proactive, and motivated by career progression.
  • Comfortable speaking with customers and developing long-term relationships.
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
  • Construction industry experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Benefits

  • £45,000 – £50,000 basic salary.
  • Attractive bonus scheme paid twice yearly.
  • Full product and industry training.
  • Structured career development plan.
  • Clear opportunity to progress into an External Sales Manager position.
  • Long-term career prospects with a growing business.
  • Supportive environment with investment in professional development.

To discuss this opportunity, contact Gabby directly at g.maartens@totaco.net or call +44 077 2352 9627.