Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources; Rugby; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

25 days holiday

Matched employer pension

Full training and mentorship

Networking events

Job summary

Bridgewater UK is offering a Sales & Business Management Trainee role designed to kick‑start your career in a fast‑paced B2B environment. You’ll learn the business from the ground up, build strong relationships with clients and progress into field sales and management.

The programme covers warehouse operations, logistics, IT software and product knowledge in the first months, with internal sales progression and opportunities to run your own business within the group.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Learn the business from the ground up and build strong customer relationships.
• Progress into field sales and management.
• Travel locally in your company car to meet clients and network.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced role with the UK’s largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment. Enjoy excellent rewards, hands‑on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management.

What’s on Offer:

• £31,000 – £33,000 starting salary
• Profit share bonus
• 25 days’ holiday + matched employer pension contributions
• Fast progression into B2B sales and management
• Full training and mentorship
• Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as, golf days, football matches and motorsport

Company Culture
The business has a strong track record of developing talent, with previous trainees progressing into key sales, management and even director‑level positions. This is an opportunity to join a growing group of businesses where you’ll gain hands‑on commercial experience, take on increasing responsibility and build a career with genuine long‑term progression.

The Role
As a Sales & Business Management Trainee, you’ll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position.

Training Programme: First 6 Months

• Develop core knowledge of how the business operates – warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
• Build a deep understanding of the product range and the electrical wholesale industry.
• Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face‑to‑face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Complete workbook assessments to consolidate your knowledge

6-12 Months

• Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts.

12 Months and Beyond

• Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential.
• Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships.
• Work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience in staff management, purchasing and profit and loss. Managers enjoy significant autonomy thanks to the company’s decentralised structure.

You must have:

• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to start a full‑time role immediately

If you’re driven, confident and ready to take on responsibility, this programme gives you everything you need to build a successful career in sales and management.