Are you a motivated, people-focused graduate looking to start a career in sales and business management? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK distribution business in Crawley, offering a starting salary of £28,000 – £30,000 plus a lucrative annual profit-share bonus, alongside structured training and clear progression into a field sales role.
You’ll be joining a successful nationwide group with over 1,700 employees and £1 billion+ annual turnover. The Crawley business specialises in IT infrastructure, network cabling, and security products, supplying customers across sectors such as installers, education, healthcare, and government.
Role Responsibilities
As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you’ll complete a structured training programme designed to prepare you for a long-term career in sales and commercial management. You will:
1. Learn how the business operates across sales, operations, and customer service
2. Receive product, supplier, and professional sales training
3. Be mentored by an experienced and successful manager
4. Manage existing customer accounts and identify opportunities to grow revenue
5. Work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
6. Progress into a field sales role, building strong B2B relationships
Rewards
As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will receive:
7. Starting salary of £28,000 – £30,000
8. Your share of the company’s profits in the form of an annual bonus
9. Full training and on-going development
10. Opportunities to progress to field sales (which comes with a company car)
11. Optional membership to the company’s excellent pension scheme
12. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Requirements
To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:
13. A confident, business-minded graduate
14. A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
15. Motivated, target-driven, and eager to develop
16. In possession of a full UK driving licence
Apply today to find out more about this graduate opportunity and take the first step towards a successful sales career.