Graduate Trainee: Path to Sales Leader

Bridgewater Resources UK; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking recent graduates for an exciting graduate programme aimed at developing future sales leaders. This comprehensive training will equip you with essential skills in business operations, sales, and customer engagement. You will gain hands-on experience with a diverse product range and learn to build relationships with various stakeholders, from electricians to construction companies. As you progress, you'll have the opportunity to move into a field sales management role, enhancing your earning potential and career growth. If you're driven, competitive, and ready to embark on a rewarding career path, this programme is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a passion for business are encouraged to apply.
• A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop core knowledge of business operations including logistics and supply chain.
• Engage with business customers and learn business development strategies.

Skills

Sales Skills

Relationship Building

Business Development

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IT Software

Job description

A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution companies is looking for a Graduate Trainee Sales 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 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 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!