Job Title: Graduate Trainee – Aviation Sales & Business Development Manager
Location: Leeds, UK
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role:
Swift Temps is recruiting on behalf of their client, a global leader in aviation supply chain solutions, for a Graduate Trainee to join their Sales & Business Development management team. This graduate role is ideal for a motivated individual with a strong attitude, keen to learn, and interested in building a career in aviation sales. Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify sales opportunities and generate profitable business across the company’s aviation portfolio.
* Prepare competitive quotations, manage catalogue and non-catalogue items, liaise with suppliers, and close sales in line with company policies.
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships for both ad-hoc and long-term contracts.
* Collaborate with senior management on proposals, major agreements, and strategic initiatives.
* Support contract preparation, agreements, proposals, and coordinate internal teams (Finance, Operations) to ensure customer commitments are met.
* Participate in customer visits and support lead generation, pipeline building, forecasts, and reporting.
Candidate / Person Specification:
* Graduate background is essential.
* UK or EU passport required due to travel requirements.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and customer-management skills.
* Ability to work independently, stay organised, and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
* Sales experience or aviation industry experience is desirable but not essential.
* Positive attitude, intelligence, and willingness to learn are key.
What’s on Offer:
* Full training and development within a global aviation company.
* Exposure to international clients and industry best practices.
* A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
* Career progression opportunities for high performers.
How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to start your career in aviation sales, please contact Mcmillan Serrant on (phone number removed) and send your CV and a covering letter to Swift Temps