Trainee Area Sales Manager

Bridgewater Resources UK; Hallen; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job description

A dynamic and rapidly expanding distribution business is looking for an ambitious Trainee Area Sales Manager to join their brand new state-of-the-art location in Avonmouth. Their commercial training programme offers an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where you can make an impact and build strong business relationships.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining a leading super distributor of electrical products belonging to a global group of companies who employ over 1,700 people throughout the UK. With year-on-year growth, they are a well-established business with a fantastic reputation. The business is a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale market and works with major manufacturers including Tassimo, Dyson, Morphy Richards, Bosch and Philips, to name a few.

As a Trainee Area Sales Manager, you'll embark on a commercial training programme, offering:

1. Insight into various business operations
2. Tailored training and development opportunities
3. Mentorship from a motivated manager who advanced through the commercial trainee programme
4. Hands-on involvement in the business's day-to-day operations
5. Exposure to a fast-paced B2B sales environment
6. Opportunities to build lasting relationships with B2B customers
7. Clear pathways for progression, including advancement to area sales roles and management positions

Rewards

As a Trainee Area Sales Manager, you will receive:

1. Starting salary of £27,500
2. Excellent bonus scheme
3. Full training, including bespoke sales training programme and mentoring by the Business Manager
4. Progression opportunities and further training available
5. Optional membership to the company's excellent pension scheme
6. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Requirements

To be successful in this Trainee Area Sales Manager role, you should be:

1. Educated to degree level, or someone with existing sales experience
2. An excellent communicator
3. Ambitious, driven and self-motivated
4. Able to build strong relationships

Think you have what it takes? Don't miss out, apply today.