Graduate Commercial Business Trainee

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Tax-free training bonuses (up to £1, ,

25 days' holiday

Matched employer pension

Company car as you progress

Industry-leading training

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking graduates for a Graduate Commercial Business Trainee programme designed to fast-track you from trainee to field sales and management.

You will learn the business from the ground up, develop sales and commercial skills, build relationships with electricians, contractors and tradespeople, and progress through internal sales to field roles with a company car as you advance. Competitive salary £31k-£33k with bonuses and training.

Qualifications

• Graduate or recent graduate with drive to progress in sales and management.
• Full UK driving licence and available to start a full-time role immediately.

Responsibilities

• Learn the business across Sales, Customer Service, Warehouse, Logistics, Administration, IT systems and Marketing.
• Develop and manage customer relationships with electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Progress from internal sales to field sales and management, including meeting key accounts and negotiations.

Skills

Communication skills

Ambition

Confident with customers

Target-driven

Job description

Looking for a graduate career where you can learn fast, earn well and progress into management?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading B2B business as a Graduate Commercial Business Trainee, with a structured development programme designed to take you from graduate trainee through to field sales and business management.

You'll learn how the business operates from the ground up, develop valuable commercial and sales skills, build relationships with customers and take on increasing responsibility as you progress.

What's in it for you? £31,000 - £33,000 starting salary Two salary increases in your first year Profit share bonus Up to £1,800 in tax-free training bonuses 25 days' holiday Matched employer pension contributions Industry-leading, accredited training and mentoring Clear progression into B2B sales and management Company car as you progress into field sales A highly sociable culture, with opportunities to attend client events including golf days, football matches and motorsport What will you be doing?

First 6 months

• Learn the business You'll get to know the business from the ground up, gaining experience across: Sales and customer service Warehouse and logistics Supply chain Administration IT systems Marketing Product knowledge and the electrical wholesale industry You'll also work directly with customers at the trade counter, building relationships with electricians, contractors and tradespeople.

Alongside your role, you'll begin formal sales training, attend Head Office training and connect with other graduates on the programme.

You'll complete workbook assessments as you progress, with the opportunity to earn additional training bonuses. 6-12 months

• Develop your commercial skills You'll move into an internal sales/account management position, working with B2B customers over the phone.

You'll build experience working with customers such as construction companies, housing developers, local authorities and hotels, while learning how to: Develop and manage customer accounts Identify new business opportunities Build strong commercial relationships Target and win new key accounts Negotiate and close sales 12 months+

• Progress into field sales and management As your experience develops, you'll progress towards a B2B field sales and business management role.

You'll travel locally in your company car to meet customers, discuss projects, develop accounts and build long-term relationships.

Longer term, you'll have the opportunity to work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience across staff management, purchasing and profit & loss.

What are they looking for?

They're looking for graduates who are: Ambitious and motivated to progress Confident communicating with customers Commercially minded Comfortable taking responsibility Driven to achieve targets and develop their career Keen to learn and build strong business relationships You must also have a full UK driving licence and be available to start a full-time role immediately.