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Sales not for you? If you want to travel the world and build a solid career, then think again. It's how Sir
Alan Sugar got where he is today. And Richard Branson, Mark Bouris, Janine Allis, Richard Farley, Donald Trump… oh, you get
the picture.
Good sales people have easily transferable skills, according to Tom Purves, the current Chief Executive of
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, "a good salesperson is a very interesting individual to spend time with".
That is what allows them to build relationships, earn those six figure salaries and famous bonuses, travel the
world, and generally live the good life.
Bristol-based global media company GDS International is offering some incredible career opportunities that tick
all of those boxes.
GDS is headquartered on Queen Square in the heart of Bristol's city centre, with further offices near Cardiff's
Millennium Stadium, Trump Tower on New York's famous Wall Street, the Asian commercial metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, and next
to the beach in Sydney, Australia. If you want to work your way around the world, this is the place to start.
GDS specialises in business, with four divisions: publishing; select, high-level executive summits; larger
business conferences; and online television. Our company is growing spectacularly, even in these tough times: 18% growth in
2009 meant revenues of £28 million and over 450 staff worldwide, with an ambitious growth target over 35% for
2010.
The secret to your success
We want you to succeed. Regardless of your previous sales track record, experience or skills, every new
International Sales Executive at GDS starts in our eight-week, comprehensive and proven 'training and development' program.
Intensive daily training, fantastic mentors and regular one-to-ones with senior management will develop your blueprint to
success. Here, you'll learn skills you can rely on for the rest of your life.
Of course, your development doesn't stop after eight weeks. We recognise that we are always learning and sharing
ideas. Even our most experienced sales people are still learning from regular training sessions and workshops.
Your aspirations
At GDS we love to promote from within and see you fly. Whatever floats your boat: travel, money, career
development – we are behind you all the way.
In January of this year we promoted 21 people, and supported the relocation of 34 valued employees whose
ambition it was to work in New York, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur.
Meet Jessica. She's a recent graduate and is already established and valued. She's on course to
earn over $100k this year, Sydney watch out! |
Ollie, This is Oliver Smart, Ollie is only 27 and very ambitious. It shows - with hard work and
determination he's become our worldwide Sales Director. His skills of persuasion are matched only by his ability to party
as hard as he works! |
Kylie, This is Kylie Bonassi, no wonder Kylie is smiling, she has only been with the co. 12
weeks and earnt over $25k in commission. She plans to misspend every cent! |
Work and play
Our staff show tremendous determination, ambition and commitment. Especially when there's a party. We know it's
really important to let your hair down and GDS is a great place to meet new people, enjoy our social events – like (free)
drinks after work on a Friday, our annual football day, team building days out, and the legendary (to us!) Christmas party
– and get involved in many fundraising activities.
What are you waiting for?
