Graduate Commercial Business Trainee

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

25 days holiday + pension

Full training and mentorship

Sociable company culture

Job summary

Bridgewater UK in Coventry is seeking a proactive Graduate Trainee to learn the business from the ground up, building relationships with electricians, contractors and tradespeople while progressing into field sales and management roles.

The programme offers full training and mentorship, with a starting salary of £31,000–£33,000, profit share bonus, 25 days’ holiday plus matched employer pension contributions, and fast progression opportunities within the group.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to start a full-time role immediately.

Responsibilities

• Learn the business from the ground up and progress into field sales and management.
• Build strong customer relationships and progress into B2B sales.
• Travel locally in company car to meet clients and socialise.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

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 graduate talent, with previous graduates 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 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 – 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.