Business Management jobs in United Kingdom
Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management
Bridgewater Resources UK
Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management
Bridgewater Resources UK
Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management
Job summary
A leading supplier of electrical equipment is offering a dynamic graduate programme aimed at fostering future sales leaders and managers. Participants will develop core business knowledge and engage in sales roles while receiving training and support to grow into management positions. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates looking to build a successful career in sales.
Qualifications
- Recent graduate with a passion for business.
- Full UK driving licence required.
Responsibilities
- Develop core knowledge of business operations including warehouse and logistics.
- Engage in internal sales account management and learn business development strategies.
- Progress to field sales management with a focus on client engagement.
Skills
Education
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for business and the drive to succeed? The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers is offering an exciting opportunity to join their comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
About the Company
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales and business management programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months
- Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
- Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
- Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
- Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees.
- Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
6-12 months
- Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
- Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
12 months and beyond
- Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
- Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
- Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.
Apply Today to Find Out More
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
job faster
Follow us
