Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Employer:
Location:
Trafford Park, Greater Manchester, M17 1GA
Pay:
£31,000.00 to £33,000.00 per year, bonus
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
19/06/2026
About this job
Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced graduate development programme from 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
* Two pay rises in your first year
* Profit share bonus up to £1,800 tax‑free
* Training bonuses
* 25 days' holiday
* Matched employer pension contributions
* Fast progression into B2B sales and management
* Industry‑leading, accredited training and mentorship
* Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as golf days, football matches and motorsport
About the Company: This market‑leading group is committed to developing future leaders. Their long‑running graduate programme is designed for ambitious, commercially‑focused graduates who want to learn how a successful business operates and progress into high‑earning sales and management roles.
The Role
As a Graduate Trainee, you'll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position.
Graduate Training Programme
* First 6 Months: Develop core knowledge of how the business operates – sales, 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, winning deals and advising customers face‑to‑face over the trade counter (e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople).
* Begin your formal sales training course, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees.
* Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress.
* 6‑12 Months: Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone (e.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.
Requirements
* A full UK driving licence
* The ability to start a full‑time role immediately
About you
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.
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