Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist renewables division is seeking a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee in Exeter. This role offers excellent training and progression with a focus on renewable electrical products. Ideal candidates are driven graduates with strong relationship-building skills and an interest in technology. The starting salary is £30,000 plus bonuses and benefits including a company car and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Starting salary of £30,000

Lucrative uncapped bonus

Continuous training and professional development

Company car (after training)

Pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Well-presented, sales-focused graduate.
• Able to build strong relationships.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Learn about key areas of the business and product range.
• Complete professional sales training.
• Build relationships with B2B clients.
• Proactively reach out to clients.
• Manage customer accounts and spot opportunities.
• Progress to a field sales position.

Skills

Sales-focused

Excellent communication

Networking skills

Tenacity

Drive and motivation

Interest in technology

Job description

Overview

A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution companies is looking for a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee to join them in Exeter. The group have a proven track record of developing graduate talent and offers excellent training and progression opportunities. The renewables sector of the business is growing rapidly with high demand and fast stock turnover of their products. As a result, they are looking for business-minded and target-driven graduates who can make an impact and build strong business relationships with B2B customers.

Responsibilities

• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's renewable electrical product range which includes solar panels, PV-powered hot water tanks, air-source heat pumps, boiler & heating controls and much more!
• Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
• Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
• Proactively reach out to clients over the phone in order to increase revenue and develop the business.
• Manage customer accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
• Progress to a field sales position where you will meet customers face-to-face and proactively win new business.

Rewards

The package for this graduate sales role includes:

• A starting salary of 30,000
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
• Additional bonuses based on the completion of training goals
• Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
• Company car (after initial training period)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Continued opportunities to progress and build a successful career

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate
• An excellent communicator and networker
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
• Interested in new technology and environmentally beneficial products
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more!