Graduate Trainee – Sales & Business

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution company in Crawley seeks a Graduate Sales & Business Trainee to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced B2B environment. Responsibilities include commercial training, supporting the sales team, and promoting brand awareness. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach. Competitive salary of £28,000 – £29,000, annual bonus, and excellent career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped annual bonus

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training support

Engaging workload

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Must be a recent graduate.
• Confident communicator with a strong telephone manner.
• Resilient, proactive, and keen to succeed in a sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn the full scope of the business through commercial and product training.
• Support the sales team to deliver a professional service.
• Take ownership of projects with real responsibility from day one.
• Develop close working relationships with suppliers.
• Promote product and brand awareness.

Skills

Confident communication

Resilience

Proactivity

Collaborative teamwork

Sales orientation

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Overview

Are you a driven graduate ready to launch your career? A successful distribution business is looking for a confident and motivated individual to join their team in Crawley as a Graduate Sales & Business Trainee. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced B2B environment.

You’ll be joining a well-established distributor of cabling solutions to the telecom, security and network cabling markets. The business is part of an impressive distribution group with a UK turnover of over £2 billion and you’ll benefit from a stable, supportive and successful environment where your career can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Learning the full scope of the business through commercial and product training
• Supporting the sales team to deliver professional service to a diverse range of clients
• Taking ownership of projects with real responsibility from day one
• Developing close working relationships with suppliers
• Promoting product and brand awareness to installers, system integrators and end users

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £29,000
• Your share of the company’s profits in the form of an uncapped annual bonus
• Excellent company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Significant career development opportunities within both the business and wider group
• Ongoing training and support towards professional accreditation
• A varied and engaging workload where your efforts will make a real impact
• A friendly, intelligent and collaborative working environment

Requirements

• A recent graduate
• Confident communicator with a strong telephone manner
• Resilient, proactive and keen to succeed in a sales environment
• A collaborative team player who’s eager to learn and grow
• Must be based locally to Crawley

Think you have what it takes? Apply today to find out more!