Graduate Trainee Sales Executive

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading electrical manufacturing and distribution business is seeking a proactive Graduate Trainee Sales Executive in Luton. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop into a product expert and contribute to building strong business relationships with a well-established client base.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus related to performance

Full training and mentoring

Optional membership of the pension scheme

Qualifications

• Driven graduate with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Achieving sales targets through engaging with business customers.
• Managing existing accounts while identifying new opportunities.
• Providing excellent customer service and maintaining supplier status.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

A market leading electrical manufacturing and distribution business is looking for a proactive Graduate Trainee Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in Luton. After immersing yourself in the industry and becoming a product expert, you’ll be developing and maintaining strong business relationships with a well-established client base.

You’ll be joining a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical and lighting products. They are an established business with a fantastic reputation and boast a UK turnover of over £80 million having doubled in size over the last 5 years. They are a key supplier to the UK Electrical Wholesale market and export to Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The business is also part of an impressive £1 billion UK group of distribution companies that already employ over 1,700 people across the UK.

Role Responsibilities

As an Graduate Trainee Sales Executive based at the business’ new state-of-the art offices in Luton, your responsibilities will include:

• Achieving sales targets through engaging with business customers via phone and email
• Managing existing accounts while identifying and pursuing new opportunities
• Dealing with incoming sales enquiries, predominantly from the electrical wholesale sector
• Collaborating closely with external sales and internal teams to maximise opportunities
• Providing excellent customer service and cementing the company’s status as the supplier of choice

Rewards

As a company that values their employees and rewards their efforts, you’ll receive an initial package including:

• Starting salary of £28,000 – £30,000
• Full training and mentoring to support your induction and progression through the business
• Bespoke sales and account management training
• Uncapped bonus related to your performance
• Opportunity to progress to Field Sales or other areas of a rapidly growing business
• Optional membership of the excellent company pension scheme

Think you have what it takes? If you’re a driven graduate with excellent communication skills, apply today to find out more!