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Graduate trainee sales manager

Southampton
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Bridgewater Resources Uk
Sales training manager
Posted: 4 May
The role

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.
  • You must have:

  • A full UK driving licence
  • The ability to start a full-time role immediately
  • Apply Today to Find Out More

    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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