Graduate Trainee – Sales & Business Management

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Castleford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading graduate training company in Castleford is looking for motivated graduates to join their Graduate Training Programme. You'll develop business knowledge, engage with customers, and progress to a sales management position. Successful candidates are competitive and relationship-oriented, with a full UK driving licence required. This role offers a structured path toward a rewarding career in sales.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Eager to learn about business operations.
• Ability to build lasting relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop core knowledge of business operations.
• Engage with business customers over the phone.
• Progress to field sales management position.

Skills

Sales motivation

Relationship building

Competitive drive

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

About the Company

The company you’ll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.

Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months

• Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates – warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.


• Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.


• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.


• Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees from across the company.


• Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.

6-12 months

• Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.


• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.

12 months and beyond

• Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.


• Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.


• Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.

Apply Today to Find Out More

If you’re ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!

Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.