Graduate Trainee Sales & Business Manager

Bridgewater Resources UK; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist renewable energy firm in North Shields is looking for a Graduate Trainee Sales & Business Manager. This role involves extensive training in sales and relationship building with B2B clients. The ideal candidate is a driven graduate with strong communication skills and an interest in renewable technologies. A competitive salary of £30,000 to £31,500, along with bonuses and career progression opportunities, is offered.

Benefits

Salary of £30,000 to £31,500

Uncapped bonus

Company car

Pension scheme

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Sales-focused graduate with a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• Motivated and interested in environmentally beneficial products.

Responsibilities

• Learn about key business areas and product range.
• Complete professional sales training program.
• Build relationships and deliver excellent customer service.
• Proactively reach out to clients to increase revenue.
• Manage customer accounts and maximize profitability.
• Progress to field sales position.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sales-focused

Relationship building

Tenacious and driven

Interest in new technology

Job description

A specialist renewables division within a national group of electrical distribution companies is looking for a Graduate Trainee Sales & Business Manager to join them at their exciting new opening in North Shields. 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 Trainee Sales & Business Manager, 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 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 to £31,500 (depending on experience)
• 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 Trainee Sales & Business Manager 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!