Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A national electrical distribution company is seeking a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee in Tees Valley. The role offers a starting salary of £30,000 with lucrative bonuses, continuous training, and opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates are sales-focused graduates with excellent communication skills, driven to succeed in the renewable sector.

Benefits

Starting salary of £30,000

Lucrative uncapped bonus

25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Sales-focused graduate with excellent communication skills.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence.
• Tenacious, driven, and able to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Learn key areas of the business and product range.
• Build strong relationships with B2B clients.
• Manage customer accounts to spot growth opportunities.
• Progress to a field sales position.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sales-focused

Relationship building

Tenacity

Interest in new technology

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Middlesbrough. 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
• 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
• 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!