Commercial Sales Trainee

Job Description:
Job Title: Commercial Sales Trainee

Location: Northern Ireland
Department: Sales

**Salary**: Competitive, with structured progression

Job Purpose:
Are you passionate about machinery, sales, and building customer relationships? Terex is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Sales Trainee Program. This program serves as a fast-track route into the technical sales sector within the Materials Processing industry. We have five roles available across our esteemed brands: Powerscreen, Finlay, Ecotec, EvoQuip, and MDS.


The program is designed to develop highly motivated individuals into effective Territory Managers (TMs) within six months, laying the foundation for a long-term career in sales management—either within Terex or across our global network of approved dealers.

What you will do:

- Support sales teams in identifying opportunities and engaging with customers
- Assist with customer site visits, machine demos, and trade events
- Participate in proposal preparation, pricing, and deal support
- Collaborate with technical and aftermarket departments to resolve customer needs
- Maintain accurate CRM records and produce basic reporting
- Attend focused training modules in product knowledge, sales skills, and market understanding

What We're Looking For

Essential:

- A strong interest in machinery and sales, and a desire to grow a long-term commercial career
- Confident communicator with the ability to build lasting relationships
- Proactive attitude with a hands-on mindset and eagerness to learn

Highly Desirable:

- Willingness to travel and/or relocate as part of your career progression—mobility is a key asset in this role
- Previous experience working with Terex products—whether in manufacturing, aftersales, installation, technical support, or hands-on machine assembly—is a distinct advantage
- Experience in heavy equipment, construction, plant machinery, or customer-facing roles
- A full UK driving license

What We Offer:

- Structured development program with personal and professional growth opportunities
- Clear progression path into permanent sales roles
- Global exposure and potential for international assignments
- Mentoring from experienced commercial professionals
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A dynamic, inclusive culture that values innovation and growth

Why Join Us:

- We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video
- The Terex purpose
- Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
- Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
- We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
- We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
- Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
- We offer competitive salaries, Team Member bonus, hybrid working, healthcare scheme, generous holiday allowance, contributory pension, life assurance cover, employee stock purchase plan, free access to LinkedIn Learning, advancement opportunities, on site free parking, discount card, Job referral bonus scheme and access to global learning and development programs offering accredited and specialist training.
- For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link
- Careers | Terex Corporate

How to Apply

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:
Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming