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Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management

Bridgewater Resources UK
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 2FW, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment is offering a graduate programme aimed at developing future sales leaders and managers.
  • Candidates should be recent graduates with a passion for business and a desire to succeed, ideally with some sales experience.
  • The programme includes hands-on training in various business operations and aims to develop core sales skills over the first year.
  • Successful candidates can expect a competitive salary with financial incentives for performance and the opportunity for significant bonuses as they progress.
  • This is an exciting opportunity for money-motivated individuals looking to build a career in sales and business management.

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 CompanyThe company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate sales & business management trainee 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, staying overnight alongside other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
  • 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 MoreIf 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!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.