Technical Sales Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Industry training

Mentoring

Team environment

Social events

Job summary

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd in London is seeking a Technical Sales Trainee to join the internal sales team in Walthamstow. You will learn how to support customers with technical product enquiries and provide tailored solutions, while building strong supplier relationships and handling quotations and orders.

This role focuses on office-based, email-driven work with training and mentoring from an experienced manager, offering a clear path to long-term career development within a profitable,

Qualifications

• You should be mechanically or technically minded.
• You should have strong communication skills.
• You should be willing to learn and undergo training.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer enquiries via email and phone.
• Assist customers with technical product advice and solutions.
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to source products.
• Prepare quotations and process orders accurately.
• Support and develop relationships with existing customer accounts.
• Learn about HVAC, mechanical and electrical products through ongoing training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical curiosity

Communication skills

Organised

Problem solving

Team player

Job description

Are you mechanically minded, technically curious, and eager to build a long-term career in sales and customer service? A successful and growing specialist distributor of mechanical, HVAC and electrical products is looking for a bright and motivated individual to join their team in Walthamstow as a Technical Sales Trainee. Their valued customers include power stations, hospitals, and renowned organisations like the BBC Television Centre.

No previous technical sales experience is required, just a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and an interest in engineering, mechanics, or technical products.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a profitable, down-to-earth business where you’ll receive full training, mentoring from an experienced manager, and excellent financial rewards for success.

What’s on Offer

• Starting salary up to £31,000
• Very lucrative profit share bonus scheme
• Full manufacturer and industry training
• Ongoing mentoring and career development
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Regular social events and team days out

The Role

As a Technical Sales Trainee, you’ll become an important part of the internal sales team, learning how to support customers with technical product enquiries and provide tailored solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to customer enquiries via email and phone
• Assisting customers with technical product advice and solutions
• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers to source products
• Preparing quotations and processing orders accurately
• Supporting and developing relationships with existing customer accounts
• Learning about HVAC, mechanical and electrical products through ongoing training

This role is mainly office-based and email-focused, making it ideal for someone who is organised, process-driven, and enjoys problem-solving in a technical environment.

Requirements

The company is looking for someone bright, hard-working, and eager to learn. You should be be:

• Mechanically or technically minded
• Confident communicating with customers and suppliers
• Organised and process-driven
• A strong problem-solver
• Motivated to build a long-term career
• A team player with a positive attitude

Whether you’ve completed an engineering qualification, enjoyed subjects like science, electronics or metalwork, or simply have a naturally technical mindset, this could be an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career.