A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit an ambitious Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager to join its prestigious Avonmouth operation. Offering a starting salary of £30,000 – £32,000, an excellent bonus scheme and a fast-track route into field sales within 3-9 months, this is an outstanding opportunity to launch a long-term career in sales and management.
Part of a successful UK group employing over 1,700 people, the business supplies leading brands including Dyson, Bosch, Philips, Morphy Richards and many others to electrical wholesalers nationwide. With consistent year-on-year growth and significant investment in its people and infrastructure, the company offers genuine opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to progress quickly.
The Opportunity
As a Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager, you’ll complete a structured commercial training programme designed to prepare you for a move into field sales. Following your training, you’ll be promoted into an Area Sales role covering South Wales, with a company car provided. Most trainees achieve this progression within 3-9 months, with advancement based on performance, ambition and results.
This opportunity would suit someone looking to build a career as a Graduate Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Trainee Area Sales Manager or future Sales Manager.
The training programme offers:
1. Exposure to all key areas of the business
2. Hands-on experience in a fast-paced B2B sales environment
3. Tailored training focused on sales, account management and commercial development
4. Professional Dale Carnegie sales training and development
5. Ongoing mentoring from a Business Manager who progressed through the same trainee programme
6. Opportunities to build long-term relationships with B2B customers
7. Clear progression into field sales and future management opportunities
Why Apply?
8. Starting salary of £30,000 – £32,000
9. Excellent profit share bonus scheme
10. Structured graduate training programme
11. Professional Dale Carnegie sales training and Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship
12. Fast-track promotion into field sales within 3-9 months
13. Company car upon promotion
14. Regular salary reviews and performance-related pay rises
15. Join a growing business operating from a purpose-built prestigious facility
16. Optional membership of the company’s excellent pension scheme
17. Monday to Friday working hours, 8am-5pm
Requirements
To be successful in this Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager role, you should be:
18. Educated to degree level
19. Experienced in a customer-facing role such as sales, customer service, retail or hospitality
20. A confident and effective communicator
21. Ambitious, driven and self-motivated
22. Keen to progress quickly into a field-based sales role
23. Able to build and maintain strong professional relationships
If you’re an ambitious graduate looking for a fast-track route into B2B field sales and management, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.