Graduate Business Management & Sales Trainee

Bridgewater Resources; Swansea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car upon progression to field/

Job summary

Bridgewater UK in Swansea is seeking a Graduate Business Management & Sales Trainee to join its renewables division. You will complete a structured programme of professional sales training, gain a thorough understanding of the business and market, and build strong relationships with new and existing B2B customers.

Starting salary is £31,000 with an uncapped profit-share bonus, additional bonuses tied to training milestones, and clear progression into field sales, management and leadership roles,

Qualifications

• Graduate with strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious and motivated by success.
• Full UK driving licence and immediate start.

Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough understanding of the business, market and renewable energy product range.
• Complete a structured programme of professional sales, product design and manufacturing training.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing B2B customers.
• Develop customer accounts and identify opportunities for growth.
• Proactively generate business over the phone and support customers with their requirements.
• Learn how to negotiate, quote and manage projects effectively.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Commercial awareness

Proactive

Job description

Graduate Business Management & Sales Trainee
Swansea | £31,000 + Uncapped Bonus, Training & Development

A specialist renewables division within a leading UK group of electrical distribution businesses is looking for a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee to join its successful team in Swansea.

Part of a UK group employing over 4,000 people with annual sales exceeding £1.7 billion, the business supplies a wide range of renewable energy solutions including solar PV systems, air-source heat pumps, hot water technologies and heating controls. With strong demand, rapid growth and a proven track record of developing graduate talent, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in sales and management.

What’s on Offer?

• Starting salary of £31,000
• Uncapped profit-share bonus
• Additional bonuses linked to training and development milestones
• Company car upon progression to field sales
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Clear progression into field sales, management and leadership roles

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Business Management & Sales Trainee, you will:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the business, market and renewable energy product range
• Complete a structured programme of professional sales, product design and manufacturing training
• Build strong relationships with new and existing B2B customers
• Develop customer accounts and identify opportunities for growth
• Proactively generate business over the phone and support customers with their requirements
• Learn how to negotiate, quote and manage projects effectively
• Progress into a field sales role, managing customer relationships face-to-face and winning new business

What We’re Looking For

• A well-presented graduate with strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ambitious, competitive and motivated by success
• A proactive and resilient approach to work
• An interest in renewable technologies and sustainable energy solutions
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to start work immediately