Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK • Permanent • Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom • £31k - £33k / year • 1h ago

Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced graduate development programme from the UK's largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment. Enjoy excellent rewards, hands-on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management.

What's on Offer:

£31,000 - £33,000 starting salary
Two pay rises in your first year
Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses
25 days' holiday + matched employer pension contributions
Fast progression into B2B sales and management
Industry-leading, accredited training and mentorship
Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as, golf days, football matches and motorsport

About the Company
This market-leading group is committed to developing future leaders. Their long-running graduate programme is designed for ambitious, commercially-focused graduates who want to learn how a successful business operates and progress into high-earning sales and management roles.

The Role
As a Graduate Trainee, you'll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 Months

Develop core knowledge of how the business operates - sales, warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
Build a deep understanding of the product range and the electrical wholesale industry.
Start building relationships, winning deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
Begin your formal sales training course, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees.
Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress.

6-12 Months

Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts.

12 Months and Beyond

Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential.
Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships.
Work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience in staff management, purchasing and profit and loss. Managers enjoy significant autonomy thanks to the company's decentralised structure.

You must have:

A full UK driving licence
The ability to start a full-time role immediately

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you're driven, confident and ready to take on responsibility, this programme gives you everything you need to build a successful career in sales and management.

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