Trainee Area Sales Manager – Avonmouth

Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven and ambitious Trainee Area Sales Manager to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to embark on a comprehensive commercial training programme, where you will gain valuable insights into various business operations and develop your sales skills. With a supportive mentorship structure and clear pathways for progression, you will be well-equipped to build lasting relationships with B2B customers and advance your career. If you are ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment and thrive in a customer-focused role, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent Bonus Scheme

Full Training Programme

Mentorship

Pension Scheme Membership

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or existing sales experience required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a commercial training programme and gain insight into business operations.
• Build strong B2B customer relationships and work in a fast-paced sales environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Experience

Ambition

Relationship Building

Education

Degree Level Education

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:

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

Rewards

As a Trainee Area Sales Manager, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £28,500
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Full training, including bespoke sales training programme and mentoring by the Business Manager
• Progression opportunities and further training available
• Optional membership to the company’s excellent pension scheme
• Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Requirements

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

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

Think you have what it takes? Don’t miss out, apply today!