Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK distribution business in Crawley is seeking a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee to join their successful team. This role offers a starting salary of £28,000 to £30,000, along with an annual profit-share bonus. You will receive comprehensive training designed to help you grow in sales and business management. The ideal candidate will be a motivated graduate with excellent communication skills, ready to build strong relationships and develop into a field sales position.

Benefits

Annual profit-share bonus

Full training and ongoing development

Opportunities to progress with a company car

Optional pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Confident, business-minded graduate.
• Enjoys building relationships.
• Possess a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete a structured training programme.
• Manage existing customer accounts.
• Identify opportunities for revenue growth.
• Work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Progress into a field sales role.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Motivation

Target-driven

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Are you a motivated, people-focused graduate looking to start a career in sales and business management? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK distribution business in Crawley, offering a starting salary of £28,000 – £30,000 plus a lucrative annual profit-share bonus, alongside structured training and clear progression into a field sales role.

You’ll be joining a successful nationwide group with over 1,700 employees and £1 billion+ annual turnover. The Crawley business specialises in IT infrastructure, network cabling, and security products, supplying customers across sectors such as installers, education, healthcare, and government.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you’ll complete a structured training programme designed to prepare you for a long-term career in sales and commercial management. You will:

• Learn how the business operates across sales, operations, and customer service
• Receive product, supplier, and professional sales training
• Be mentored by an experienced and successful manager
• Manage existing customer accounts and identify opportunities to grow revenue
• Work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
• Progress into a field sales role, building strong B2B relationships

Rewards

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £28,000 – £30,000
• Your share of the company’s profits in the form of an annual bonus
• Full training and on-going development
• Opportunities to progress to field sales (which comes with a company car)
• Optional membership to the company’s excellent pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:

• A confident, business-minded graduate
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Motivated, target-driven, and eager to develop
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Apply today to find out more about this graduate opportunity and take the first step towards a successful sales career.