Graduate Trainee – Sales & Business Management

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical equipment supplier in the UK is looking for recent graduates to join their comprehensive graduate training programme. This opportunity offers a starting salary between £30,000 and £33,500 with fast progression into B2B sales and management. You will gain hands-on experience while receiving industry-leading training and mentorship. Candidates should be driven, competitive, and possess a full UK driving licence. Apply today to start your journey in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Profit share bonus

Tax-free training bonuses

25 days' holiday

Matched employer pension contributions

Fast progression into management

Qualifications

• Must be a recent graduate with a passion for business and sales.
• A full UK driving license is required.
• Eager to learn about business operations and develop sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive graduate training programme.
• Engage with customers face‑to‑face at the trade counter.
• Move to internal sales account management over the phone.

Skills

Business acumen

Sales skills

Relationship building

Competitive drive

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK’s largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.

What’s on Offer:

• £30,000 – £33,500 starting salary
• Two pay rises in your first year
• Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses
• 25 days’ holiday + matched employer pension contributions
• Fast progression into B2B sales and management
• Industry-leading training and mentorship

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.
• 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.