Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 27,900 - 34,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary of £31,000

Uncapped profit-share bonus

Company car upon progression

Ongoing professional training

Pension scheme

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd is seeking a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee to join their team in Belfast. This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduates aiming to build a career in sales and management within the renewable energy sector.

The trainee will receive a starting salary of £31,000, along with additional bonuses and professional training. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, with a keen interest in renewable technologies.

Qualifications

• Well-presented graduate with strong commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious, competitive, and motivated by success.
• A proactive and resilient approach to work.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough understanding of the business and product range.
• Complete a structured programme of professional sales training.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing B2B customers.
• Develop customer accounts and identify opportunities for growth.
• Proactively generate business over the phone.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Motivation by success

Interest in renewable technologies

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

A specialist renewables division within a leading UK group of electrical distribution businesses is looking for a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee to join its successful team in Belfast.

Part of a UK group employing over 1,700 people with annual sales exceeding £1.7 billion, the business supplies a wide range of renewable energy solutions including solar PV systems, air‑source heat pumps, hot water technologies and heating controls. With strong demand, rapid growth and a proven track record of developing graduate talent, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in sales and management.

What’s on Offer?

• Starting salary of £31,000
• Uncapped profit‑share bonus
• Additional bonuses linked to training and development milestones
• Company car upon progression to field sales
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Pension scheme
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Clear progression into field sales, management and leadership roles

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the business, market and renewable energy product range
• Complete a structured programme of professional sales training
• Build strong relationships with new and existing B2B customers
• Develop customer accounts and identify opportunities for growth
• Proactively generate business over the phone and support customers with their requirements
• Learn how to negotiate, quote and manage projects effectively
• Progress into a field sales role, managing customer relationships face‑to‑face and winning new business

What We’re Looking For

• A well‑presented graduate with strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ambitious, competitive and motivated by success
• A proactive and resilient approach to work
• An interest in renewable technologies and sustainable energy solutions
• A full UK driving licence

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a rewarding graduate opportunity with excellent training, strong earning potential and genuine career progression, we’d love to hear from you.