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Entry Level Grad Scheme

Pareto·Stevenage·Posted 1 week ago
💰 28-32k GBP/year🌱 Junior
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Entry Level Graduate Scheme (Sales, Customer Service and Account Management)

Do you like facts?

Fact Number 1 - Many students attend university with no discernible career plan and many decide on a career completely unrelated to their field of study.

Fact Number 2 - There is an abundance of fantastic graduate opportunities, and a candidate driven marketplace means that you're in a stronger position than ever before to take advantage of them.

Fact Number 3 - If you keep reading, it could be one of the best career decisions you ever make.

At Pareto, we have range of entry level graduate schemes where we deliver award winning training and you reap the benefits. Excellent growth potential and support networks, as well as fantastic packages and flexible, remote working options are all on offer.

If you're a relationship builder looking to launch a lucrative career rooted in a commercial, B2B setting, with excellent scope to develop professionally, joining companies with top tier cultures, then we have the opportunity for you!

You need:

  • A degree in any discipline
  • Ambition and a willingness to learn
  • Solid interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic
  • Must have a Driving Licence and a Car

The package for this opportunity:

  • A competitive basic salary of £28k, with OTE taking your total package up to £32k+
  • Excellent progression, learning and development potential
  • Regular socials in a welcoming, inclusive environment
  • Lucrative bonus and incentive schemes
  • Fantastic bespoke training and on-going support

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Pareto is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from all, irrespective of background or circumstance. Our consultants are happy to discuss any adjustments you require in support of your application.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
University DegreeDriving LicenceCar OwnershipUK Work Eligibility
Nice-to-have
B2B ExperienceSales ExperienceCustomer Service Background
Soft skills
CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailWork EthicAmbitionRelationship Building
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🎓 Emphasise your degree qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the graduate scheme

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🚗 Highlight your full driving licence and car ownership as these are mandatory requirements

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💼 Showcase any B2B or commercial experience, even from internships or part-time work

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📈 Quantify any sales, customer service or relationship-building achievements with specific metrics

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🌟 Demonstrate your ambition and willingness to learn through examples of professional development

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  • Completed university degree programme while maintaining 85% attendance and achieving 2:1 classification through strong work ethic and attention to detail
  • Built relationships with 15+ fellow students through group projects, demonstrating interpersonal skills essential for B2B account management
  • Maintained full driving licence for 2 years with clean record, enabling client visits across Hertfordshire and surrounding areas

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Dear Hiring Manager,

Pareto's graduate scheme represents exactly the commercial B2B foundation I want for my career, combining sales, customer service and account management with your award-winning training programme. My degree qualification and full driving licence with car meet your essential requirements.

My background in relationship building and commercial awareness positions me well for this role, though I'm eager to develop these skills further through your structured training approach.

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Technical

  • How would you approach building relationships with B2B clients?
  • Describe your understanding of account management principles
  • What strategies would you use to achieve sales targets?
  • How do you prioritise customer service in a commercial environment?
  • What does OTE mean and how would you work towards it?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to learn something completely new
  • Describe a situation where you built a strong relationship with someone
  • Give an example of when you showed attention to detail
  • How do you handle rejection or setbacks?
  • Describe a time you worked towards a challenging goal
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Tell me about a time you had to learn something completely new

During my final year dissertation, I needed to master statistical analysis software SPSS within 3 weeks to analyse survey data from 200 respondents. I dedicated 2 hours daily to online tutorials and practice datasets, then applied the techniques to identify correlation patterns in my research. This systematic approach helped me achieve a 68% grade and demonstrated my ability to quickly acquire technical skills under pressure, which will be valuable in mastering your sales training programme.
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Describe a situation where you built a strong relationship with someone

As a part-time retail assistant, I worked with a difficult customer who returned 3 items over 2 months, each time frustrated with product quality. Instead of processing returns mechanically, I took time to understand their specific needs and recommended alternative products. I followed up after each purchase to ensure satisfaction. This approach turned them into a regular customer who spent £400 over 6 months and referred 2 friends, showing how relationship investment drives commercial results.

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