Acumen

Sales & Marketing Programme

Sales Graduate

Employ a high calibre graduate for 12 months to grow your business into export sales.  They will assess the market potential and develop a tailored strategic approach to exporting that can be replicated in any market.

The graduate will receive specialised training in sales management skills leading to a Post Graduate Diploma in Sales Management Practice.


Typical Outcomes:

After a six month induction period the sales graduate should be capable of becoming the business developer for your business and help you deliver in your target market, essentially becoming a key player in your sales development team.


Funding breakdown:

Acumen will fund up to 50% of the cost of employing a graduate in the first year.

  • Maximum Salary cost covered can be up to €28,125/£22,500 with Acumen paying up to €14,065/£11,250
  • Maximum Travel and Subsistence cost covered can be up to €5,000/£4,000 with Acumen paying up to €2,500/£2,000
  • Maximum Equipment cost covered can be up to €1,250/£1,000 with Acumen paying up to €625/£500
  • InterTradeIreland will cover recruitment and training costs.

Graduate Profile

  • Will have a 3rd level education or qualification in any discipline.  Applicants should be interested in developing a career in sales.
  • Will be engaged by the company for a minimum period of 12 months
  • Will be rigorously assessed for suitability through an assessment centre
  • Will undergo a tailored educational programme leading to an advanced Diploma in Sales Management from a leading Irish Business School

To find out more contact a member of our Acumen team.