Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management

Bridgewater Recruitment Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical equipment supplier in the UK is offering a comprehensive graduate program aimed at nurturing the next generation of sales leaders. The program provides exciting opportunities to develop sales skills, engage with business customers, and enjoy competitive salaries starting from £30,000 with additional bonuses. Graduates will gain valuable experience across business operations and are encouraged to progress into field sales management roles. Ideal candidates are driven, money-motivated, and able to build strong relationships. A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Matched employer pension contributions

Profit share bonus

Tax-free training bonuses

Industry-leading training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Recent graduates eager to kick-start a career in sales and business management.
• Individuals who can build lasting relationships and are motivated by success.
• Those with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of business operations including logistics and marketing.
• Engage with customers and start building relationships in sales.
• Progress to account management and field sales within 12 months.

Skills

Business motivation

Relationship building

Sales skills

Competitive mindset

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.