Graduate Sales Executive (Ref: 100025)

Nottingham | On-site | Graduate Sales Role

Uncapped commission up to 50% |Year 1 OTE: £35k–£55k+

Recently graduated and looking for a sales career where your effort actually turns into earnings, progression, and long-term opportunity?

Forsyth Barnes is the No.1 global talent partner in the eTail technology space. We partner with brands including Nike, ASOS, Gymshark, Lululemon, Macy’s and Burberry, helping them build high-performing technology teams.

We’re hiring Graduate Sales Executives to join our Nottingham office in a recruitment sales role where performance is directly rewarded.

The role

This is a full-cycle commercial role where you’ll learn how to build your own market, develop client relationships, source candidates, manage processes, negotiate deals, and close placements.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Generating new business through calls, LinkedIn, email, networking, and targeted outreach
• Building relationships with hiring managers and senior decision-makers
• Sourcing and headhunting high-calibre candidates
• Managing client and candidate conversations
• Closing placements and earning commission

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for recent graduates from the last 4 years who are ambitious, confident, competitive, and serious about building a career in sales.

Sales experience is a plus, but we’re also open to people who have shown drive through university, sport, part-time work, internships, societies, fundraising, competitive environments, or target-driven roles.

You’ll do well here if you are:

• Confident speaking to new people
• Competitive and resilient
• Motivated by money and progression
• Coachable, energetic, and willing to learn

What you’ll get

• Uncapped commission up to 50%
• No thresholds
• Realistic earnings: Year 1: £35k–£55k+ | Year 2: £45k–£85k+ | Year 3: £60k–£100k+
• 12-week structured training programme
• Dedicated sales coaching from day one
• Clear, merit-based progression
• High achiever incentives including luxury holidays, exclusive events, and performance rewards

Ready to turn your ambition into a high-earning sales career?

Apply now or contact Chloe George to find out more on 0115 896 1600 / Chloe.George@forsythbarnes.com