Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Description

Start your graduate career with the UK's leading electrical distribution company!

Are you a recent graduate with the confidence, energy, and ambition to build a career in sales and business management? Join the UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers and take your first step towards a rewarding long–term career with excellent earning potential.

This Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee position offers a hands–on introduction to business operations, customer management, and professional sales, giving you the tools and experience to progress to management in the future.

About the Company

This industry–leading business is known for developing future leaders from within. For over a decade, their graduate programme has been the starting point for ambitious graduates who now manage teams, branches, and regional operations. They're looking for driven, competitive, and career–focused individuals who are eager to learn, thrive in a fast–paced environment, and enjoy building strong relationships with customers.

What You'll Be Doing

First 6 months – Learn the business and start selling

Gain an understanding of all key business areas, including logistics, supply chain, operations, marketing, and administrationGet hands–on experience with a wide range of products and suppliers in the electrical distribution industryServe trade customers face–to–face, providing advice and solutions to electricians, contractors, and other professionalsBegin structured sales training and complete development modules with financial incentives for each milestone achieved6–12 months – Build your sales career

Progress into internal sales and account managementDevelop business relationships with a range of B2B clients, such as construction firms, local authorities, and housing developersLearn how to identify opportunities, grow existing accounts, and win new business12 months and beyond – Step into management

Move into a field–based sales management role with greater responsibility and earning potentialManage your own client portfolio, travel locally to meetings, and begin learning about running a business unitGain experience in staff management, purchasing, and financial performance, preparing you for future leadership rolesWhat's in it for you

Competitive starting salary of 30,000 – 33,500Uncapped performance–related bonusesCompany car, laptop and mobile phone (once in field sales role)Full training and support from industry professionalsExcellent career progression opportunities into managementHands–on experience in a fast–growing and hugely successful businessWhat We're Looking For

Recent graduates (any discipline) with an interest in sales, business, or managementConfident communicators who enjoy building relationshipsMotivated, ambitious, and target–driven individualsA full UK driving licence is requiredIf you're ready to take ownership of your career and succeed in a company that rewards drive and ambition, apply today to find out more about this exciting Graduate Sales & Business Management opportunity!

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