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Are you ambitious, commercially minded, and ready to build a career in sales?
Are you motivated by building relationships, influencing decisions, and delivering results?
Do you want to join a global organisation that is shaping the future of supply chain solutions?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
About Us
At Linde Material Handling, we are part of the KION Group – a leading global provider of industrial trucks, warehouse technology, and supply chain solutions. We are a forward-thinking, future-driven organisation, committed to innovation, sustainable growth, and delivering exceptional customer value.
Our culture is built on strong values – Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, and Excellence – which shape how we work, innovate and grow together.
About the Programme
Our Sales Development Programme is designed for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career, not just secure their next role. Over two years, you’ll follow a structured, hands-on development journey, learning from experienced professionals while gaining the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in a commercial sales environment. Through real-world experience, mentoring and tailored development opportunities, you’ll establish a strong foundation for a rewarding career with one of the UK’s leading material handling businesses.
We offer:
You will benefit from:
A fully supported development programme combining on-the-job experience with formal learning
Exposure to our sales, service, and customer operations
Dedicated mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals
Opportunities to build strong relationships across the business
A clear pathway towards a long-term career in sales
Tasks and Qualifications:
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Sales Apprentice, you will:
Support the sales team in managing customer relationships
Learn how to identify and develop new business opportunities
Learn how to present solutions that deliver value to customers and influence their decisions
Build relationships with customers across a range of industries
Develop commercial awareness and understand how businesses make buying decisions
Work with experienced sales professionals on real customer projects
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for individuals who are:
Passionate about starting a career in sales
Confident communicators with a natural ability to build relationships
Driven, self-motivated, and eager to learn
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
Aligned to our values of integrity, collaboration, courage and excellence
Essential requirements:
A full, valid UK driving licence
Willingness to travel as part of the role
Why Join us?
Be part of a global organisation shaping the future of logistics and supply chain solutions
Gain a recognised qualification alongside practical experience
Join a business that invests in your development and future career
Work in a collaborative and supportive environment where your contribution matters
Your future starts here
This isn’t just a training programme. It’s the first step towards becoming a successful sales professional and build a career that makes a real impact.
Apply now and start your journey with KION.
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KION
Who we are Supply chains must function reliably in the age of e-commerce, adapt flexibly to changing conditions, be energy and cost efficient and work in a resource-saving manner. KION focuses on these requirements. KION equips warehouses, transshipment points, production plants and other hubs of world trade with forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, intelligent automation and control software. We ensure an efficient flow of goods and a seamless flow of information that provides the necessary data in real time. We develop AI-based networks to control complex processes, coordinate the interaction of individual systems and manage the use of resources.