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Hamilton Ross Group are leading suppliers of Agricultural, Construction, Garden Power, Groundcare and Forestry & Arb machinery and Animal Health products across Central Scotland.

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Trainee Construction Sales

Are you eager to build a rewarding career in the construction equipment industry? We are a leading authorised Wacker Neuson Dealer – one of the world’s most respected compact and midi plant brands – and we are looking for a driven, enthusiastic individual to join our sales team and grow with us.

No sales experience is required. The right attitude, a genuine interest in construction machinery, and a willingness to learn will take you far. Full product and sales training is provided, including direct support from Wacker Neuson factory specialists.

Equipment You Will Be Selling

Excavators:

1 ton – 13.5 ton

Dumpers:

Site & swivel skip

Compaction:

Plates, rammers, rollers

Telehandlers & Loaders

Compact range

Requirements

The Role – What You Will Do

  • Identify and research prospective customers including groundworks contractors, civil engineers, plant hire companies, utilities firms, landscapers, builders, local authorities, etc
  • Conduct regular planned and prospecting visits across your designated territory, building a strong pipeline of new and repeat business
  • Qualify customer requirements – understanding project timescales, machine specifications, budgets, and buying processes
  • Carry out product demonstrations on-site and at our depot, with support from a senior sales colleague where required
  • Develop and grow a portfolio of loyal customers through excellent after-sales follow-up and relationship management
  • Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, visits and opportunities using our CRM system
  • Complete a structured product training programme on the full Wacker Neuson range, becoming a credible technical resource for customers
  • Attend dealer days, product launches, shows and industry events to develop product knowledge and expand your network 

Who We Are Looking For

  • A genuine interest in construction plant & machinery
  • A natural ability to build rapport quickly and communicate confidently with business owners, directors, contractors, site managers and operators
  • Self-motivation and the drive to work independently on the road and manage your own diary effectively
  • A positive attitude toward learning = this is a trainee role and all product and sales training is provided
  • Full UK driving licence (required for field visits and machine demonstrations)
  • Basic IT literacy for CRM, email and call reporting
  • Previous experience in a trade, construction, plant hire, or any customer-facing role is advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

  • Structured training programme – with Wacker Neuson support
  • Competitive basic salary – plus an uncapped commission scheme rewarding your results
  • Company vehicle, fuel card & mobile phone – everything you need to succeed on the road
  • Clear career progression – from Trainee to Sales Representative and beyond
  • Company pension & holiday entitlement – plus additional company benefits
  • Brand strength – represent one of the world’s leading compact and midi plant manufacturers

Benefits of Working with Us

Company Bonus Scheme

We offer a yearly performance based bonus along with many other regular gifts and rewards.

Store Discounts

You can benefit from employee discounts on a wide variety of products available in our parts department.

Company Pension

The company will make a generous contribution towards your pension to help with your long term financial planning.

Job Security

With over 90 years of trading over 3 generations, our family business is investing for the future.

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