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Bridgewater Resources UK
Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Salary
- £30,000 - 33,500 - Annum
- Recruiter
- Bridgewater Resources UK
- Closes
- 17 Oct 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
A market-leading £1.7 billion group, known for being the premier league in their sector, are looking for a business-minded and target-driven graduate to join their business in Gateshead. Selling a wide range of electrical products sourced from leading manufacturers, you'll be joining a dynamic industry that is competitive, social and successful.
The business you'll be joining is the UK's leading distributor of branded electrical equipment to trade and industry. With over 4,000 employees across the UK, they believe their people are their greatest and most valuable asset. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a broad customer base ranging from small local 'one-man-band' electricians to large multi-national mechanical and electrical contracting companies.
Role Responsibilities
As a Graduate Trainee, you will:
Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range which includes lighting, cabling, wiring accessories, control and automation, ventilation, water heating, emergency lighting and fire detection and security access control, to name a few.
Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
Quickly progress to Area Sales Manager level with salary increases and a company car.All of this should prepare you for a Business Manager position - becoming your own boss and being responsible for running your own multi-million-pound operation within the group.
Rewards
The package for this graduate sales and business management role includes:
A starting salary of £30,000 - £33,500
Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
Additional bonuses based on the completion of training goals
Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry
Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
Company car (upon progression to field sales role)
Pension scheme
25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
Opportunities to progress quickly and build a successful careerRequirements
To be successful in this Graduate Trainee role, you should be:
A well-presented, sales-focused graduate ideally with some sales or customer service experience
An excellent communicator and networker
Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
In possession of a full UK driving licenceThink you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more
Ad ID: 5416966935
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