Graduate Trainee Sales & Business Manager

Bridgewater Recruitment Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruitment firm is seeking a Graduate Trainee Sales & Business Manager in North Shields. The role offers extensive training and progression opportunities in the growing renewables sector. Ideal candidates are driven graduates with excellent communication skills, looking to build strong relationships with B2B clients. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £31,500, with additional bonuses and perks including a company car after the training period.

Benefits

Company car

25 days paid holiday

Pension scheme

Lucrative uncapped bonus

Qualifications

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate.
• An excellent communicator and networker.
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with new and existing B2B clients.
• Complete a programme of professional sales training.
• Proactively reach out to clients to increase revenue.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sales-focused mindset

Relationship building

Tenacity

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 has 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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