Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

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

Job summary

A leading supplier of electrical equipment in Gateshead seeks a recent graduate for their exciting graduate training program. The role offers extensive training in sales and business management, providing opportunities to engage with business customers and progress into a field sales management position. Candidates must have a full UK driving license and a passion for business operations. This role is perfect for those motivated to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a recent graduate with a passion for business.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Eager to learn about business operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive training program covering all business operations.
• Engage with business customers over the phone in internal sales.
• Progress to field sales management meetings with clients.

Skills

Business acumen

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Motivation to succeed

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Overview

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; 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 formal sales training and networking with other Graduate Trainees; complete workbook assessments to underpin learning and development with 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 a 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.

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Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.