Commercial Business Trainee

Bridgewater Resources; Coventry; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

25 days’ holiday + matched employer-p—

Full training and mentorship

Career progression

Job summary

Bridgewater UK in Coventry is offering a Commercial Business Trainee role with a starting salary of £31,000–£33,000 plus an uncapped bonus. You will receive full training and development, with a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management.

As part of the UK’s largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment, you’ll gain hands-on experience across warehouse, logistics and customer facing roles, building relationships with electricians, contractors and tradespeople while progressing

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• Available to start immediately

Responsibilities

• Learn business from the ground up with warehouse, logistics and admin exposure.
• Build strong customer relationships with electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Progress into internal sales and then field sales management.
• Travel locally in company car to meet clients and network.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Drive and ambition

Job description

Commercial Business Trainee
Coventry | £31,000 – £33,000 + Uncapped Bonus, Training & Development

Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced role with 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
• Profit share bonus
• 25 days’ holiday + matched employer pension contributions
• Fast progression into B2B sales and management
• Full training and mentorship
• Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as, golf days, football matches and motorsport

Company Culture
The business has a strong track record of developing talent, with previous trainees progressing into key sales, management and even director-level positions. This is an opportunity to join a growing group of businesses where you’ll gain hands-on commercial experience, take on increasing responsibility and build a career with genuine long-term progression.

The Role
As a Sales & Business Management Trainee, you’ll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position.

Training: First 6 Months

• Develop core knowledge of how the business operates – 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, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Complete workbook assessments to consolidate your knowledge

6-12 Months

• Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, 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

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.