Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A national electrical distribution group is seeking a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee in North Shields. This role offers a starting salary of £30,000 – £31,500 along with uncapped bonuses and extensive professional development. The ideal candidate is a sales-driven graduate, excellent communicator, and has a full UK driving licence. Opportunities for career progression are abundant, supported by comprehensive training and mentorship.

Benefits

Lucrative uncapped bonus

Company car after training

Pension scheme

25 days paid holiday

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• A well-presented graduate with a keen interest in sales.
• Tenacious, driven, and motivated by financial success.
• Possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the company's renewable product range.
• Complete a professional sales training program.
• Build strong customer relationships and provide excellent service.
• Proactively reach out to clients to increase revenue.
• Manage customer accounts for growth opportunities.
• Progress to a field sales position.

Skills

Sales-focused approach

Excellent communication

Networking ability

Ability to build relationships

Interest in technology

Job description

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 North Shields. 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.

Role Responsibilities

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

• 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 – £31,500
• 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!