Graduate Apprentice Trainee

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Job Description

Position Title: Graduate Apprentice Trainee – Sales

Department: Sales & Marketing

Location: Market Area Offices Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore & Hyderabad.

Reporting To: Market Area Head

Program Summary:

This role is designed for Fresh Graduates and Graduate Apprentice Trainees (GATs) who are stepping into the Construction Equipment industry for the first time. The program aims to provide hands-on experience, product knowledge and exposure to real-time customer interactions while supporting the Volvo CE’s and  dealership’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the dealer sales team in day-to-day sales activities and field operations.
• Learn and assist in monthly sales forecasting and tracking sales leads.
• Gain detailed product knowledge of Volvo and SDLG construction equipment.
• Observe and participate in customer meetings and site visits with senior sales staff.
• Understand how to build customer relationships and handle basic customer queries.
• Collect basic market intelligence related to competition and customer needs.
• Assist in executing local marketing initiatives and promotional activities.
• Work closely with product support to understand aftermarket services.
• Capture learnings and insights during field visits for training and reporting purposes.

Skills & Competencies Required:

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt
• Good communication skills (spoken and written)
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Positive attitude with a customer-centric mindset
• Willingness to travel and work in the field
• Team player with initiative-taking capability

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Automobile) or Business Management (Marketing/Sales)
• Must qualify under NATS or equivalent apprenticeship program

Exposure Provided During the Program:

• Overview of the CE Industry & Volvo CE Products
• Basics of Construction Equipment Applications
• CRM Systems and Sales Process
• Site visits and practical customer interaction
• On-ground understanding of dealer operations

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Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow.