Graduate Commercial Sales Trainee

TN United Kingdom; Hove; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious graduates for their structured commercial graduate scheme. This exciting role offers a competitive base salary, extensive professional sales training, and opportunities for internal progression within a thriving company. As a Commercial Graduate Trainee, you'll gain invaluable experience and develop key commercial skills while working in a dynamic environment. With a focus on personal development and a supportive team culture, this position is perfect for those eager to kickstart their career in business-to-business sales.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Personal development programme

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Ambition to enter business-to-business sales.
• Strong work ethic and team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the company and its products through on-the-job training.
• Participate in customer breakfasts and external events.

Skills

Business-to-Business Sales

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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• Structured Commercial Graduate scheme with a professional sales training programme
• £29,500 salary + bonus
• UK's largest independent Plumbing & Heating merchant
• Great stability as an industry - remained open and thriving throughout the pandemic

The Company

UK Plumbing Supplies was founded in 2016. By 2024, it operates across 300+ trading locations, with an annual turnover of over £900 million, and has acquired 16 different brands under its umbrella.

This growth has made them the largest and fastest-growing plumbing and heating merchant in the UK. They are seeking ambitious and hungry graduates to join them on their exciting journey.

Each of the 300+ locations is looking to hire and retain outstanding talent. As a graduate, UK Plumbing Supplies offers stability in a growing industry and opportunities to develop a professional sales career.

What will you be doing?

As a Commercial Graduate Trainee, you will learn about the company, its products, and the market through continuous 'on the job' training. You will also receive extensive professional sales training to equip you with the skills needed for a successful sales career.

No two days are the same; you may have breakfasts with customers, attend external events, supplier trade days, and more. It's a fun and exciting place to start your career!

The Graduate Scheme aims to develop key commercial skills to support business growth and prepare you for future management roles. Internal progression is preferred, providing excellent opportunities for high-performing graduates to become future managers.

What's in it for you?

• £29,500 base salary
• Eligibility for company profit share scheme
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Extensive professional sales training
• Auto-enrolment into the company's contributory pension scheme (after 3 months)
• Personal development programme
• Progression opportunities into external sales and leadership roles

Who are you?

• Full, clean UK driving license
• Ambition to enter business-to-business sales
• Strong work ethic and a team player willing to 'roll up their sleeves'
• This role may require working up to two Saturday mornings a month
• Drive, initiative, and eagerness to learn all aspects of the business
• Ambition for a successful career in a dynamic, commercial environment

All applications will be managed by BMS Performance, market leaders in sales recruitment.