Graduate Commercial Trainee

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious graduates for a structured Commercial Graduate scheme. This role offers extensive professional sales training and the opportunity to develop key commercial skills in a dynamic environment. With a base salary of £29,500 and eligibility for a profit share scheme, this position provides stability and career growth in the thriving plumbing and heating sector. Graduates will engage in various activities, from customer breakfasts to supplier trade days, ensuring an exciting start to their careers. Join a company that values talent and offers clear progression opportunities into management roles.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

23 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Personal Development Programme

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ambition to pursue a career in business-to-business sales.
• Full, clean UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the company and its products through on-the-job training.
• Receive professional sales training for a successful career.

Skills

Business-to-Business Sales

Teamwork

Strong Work Ethic

Initiative

Customer Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Details

Client: BMS Performance

Location:

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7a2b2b24acab

Job Views: 3

Posted: 07.05.2025

Expiry Date: 21.06.2025

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. As of 2024, it operates across 300+ trading locations, with a turnover of over £900 million annually, and has acquired 16 brands under its umbrella. This growth has made it the largest and fastest-growing plumbing and heating merchant in the UK. They are seeking ambitious graduates to join their expanding team.

Each location aims to hire and retain outstanding talent, offering stability and career development in a growing industry.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Commercial Graduate Trainee, you will learn about the company, its products, and the market through continuous on-the-job training. You will receive extensive professional sales training to develop the skills necessary for a successful sales career. Your daily activities may include customer breakfasts, external events, supplier trade days, and more, making this a dynamic and exciting start to your career.

The scheme aims to build key commercial skills to support business growth and develop future managers. Internal progression is preferred, providing opportunities for high-performing graduates to advance into management roles.

Benefits

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

Candidate Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving license
• Ambition to pursue a career in business-to-business sales
• Strong work ethic and team player attitude
• Availability to work up to two Saturdays per month
• Drive, initiative, and eagerness to learn all areas of the business
• Desire for a successful career in a dynamic, commercial environment

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