Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK; Stretford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped profit-share bonus

Company car on progression

Professional training and development

Pension scheme

25 days’ holiday

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK is seeking a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee to join its renewables division in Trafford Park, Manchester. You will embark on a structured programme covering sales, product design and manufacturing training while building relationships with B2B customers.

The role offers a starting salary of £31,000, uncapped profit-share bonuses, progression into field sales and leadership, plus a pension and 25 days holiday. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• 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 valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Gain a thorough understanding of the business, market and renewable energy product range.
• Complete a structured programme of professional sales, product design and manufacturing 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.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Ambitious

Proactive

Interest in renewables

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 Trafford Park, Manchester. Part of a UK group employing over 4,000 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, product design and manufacturing 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