Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A national electrical distribution company in Norwich is seeking a Graduate Trainee Sales & Business Manager. This role offers a starting salary of £30,000 to £31,500 with an uncapped bonus structure and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates should be sales-focused graduates, excellent communicators, and possess a full UK driving licence. The position promises substantial responsibilities and growth in a thriving renewables sector.

Benefits

Starting salary of £30,000 to £31,500

Uncapped bonus structure

Continuous training and professional development

Company car after training

Pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Well-presented, sales-focused graduate.
• Excellent communicator and networker.
• Driven and money-motivated.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Possession of a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Learn about the company's renewable product range.
• Complete a professional sales training program.
• Build relationships with B2B clients.
• Proactively reach out to clients.
• Manage customer accounts to maximize profitability.
• Progress to a field sales position.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sales-focused mindset

Relationship building

Tenacity and drive

Interest in technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution companies is looking for a Graduate Trainee Sales & Business Manager to join them in Norwich. 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 Trainee Sales & Business Manager, 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 to £31,500 (depending on experience)
• 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 Trainee Sales & Business Manager 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!