Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK; Enfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading supplier of electrical equipment as a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee in Enfield. This structured program offers a comprehensive training pathway from core operational knowledge to advanced sales techniques, ultimately paving the way to management roles. Ideal for graduates eager to build a successful career in sales with exciting earning potential and personal growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate looking to develop in sales and business management.
• Eager to learn about business operations and product range.
• Motivated by money and driven to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of business operations including warehouse and logistics.
• Engage with customers and begin informal sales training.
• Progress to field sales management roles.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales motivation

Competitiveness

Education

Recent graduate

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Enfield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK’s largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

About the Company

The company you’ll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates – warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you’re ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!