Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management

Bridgewater Resources UK; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee in Exeter. This role includes comprehensive sales training, relationship building with B2B clients, and opportunities for career progression in the growing renewable sector. Candidates should have a sales-focused degree and excellent communication skills, along with a passion for environmentally friendly technology.

Benefits

Starting salary of £30,000

Uncapped bonus based on profits

Continuous training and professional development

Company car after training

Pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Sales-focused graduate looking to progress in a commercial environment.
• Immediate interest in the renewable energy sector.

Responsibilities

• Learn about key business areas and the product range.
• Complete sales training and mentorship.
• Build relationships with B2B clients.
• Proactively reach out to clients to increase revenue.
• Manage customer accounts and identify growth opportunities.
• Progress to a field sales position.

Skills

Sales-focused mindset

Excellent communication skills

Tenacity

Ability to build relationships

Interest in technology

Education

Graduate 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 Exeter. 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 and mentorship 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
• 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 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!