Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

<p>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.</p> <p><strong>What’s on Offer:</strong></p> <ul> <li>£31,000 – £33,000 starting salary</li> <li>Two pay rises in your first year</li> <li>Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses</li> <li>25 days’ holiday + matched employer pension contributions</li> <li>Fast progression into B2B sales and management</li> <li>Industry-leading, accredited training and mentorship</li> <li>Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as, golf days, football matches and motorsport</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Company</strong><br /> 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.</p> <p><strong>The Role</strong><br /> 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.</p> <p><strong>Graduate Training Programme: First 6 Months</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop core knowledge of how the business operates – sales, warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.</li> <li>Build a deep understanding of the product range and the electrical wholesale industry.</li> <li>Start building relationships, winning deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.</li> <li>Begin your formal sales training course, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees.</li> <li>Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress.</li> </ul> <p><strong>6-12 Months</strong></p> <ul> <li>Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.</li> <li>Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts.</li> </ul> <p><strong>12 Months and Beyond</strong></p> <ul> <li>Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential.</li> <li>Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships.</li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>You must have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A full UK driving licence</li> <li>The ability to start a full-time role immediately</li> </ul> <p><strong>Apply Today to Find Out More</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><img src=""></p>

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