Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a driven and people-focused graduate looking to make a career for yourself in a fast-paced commercial role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee to join a market-leading electrical products business at their location in Glasgow. They are a national super distributor, working with customers across the public and private sectors, including universities, the NHS, property and construction developers and wholesalers. You will embark on a training development program that will equip you with all the knowledge, tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.

The company you'll be joining is a highly respected, well-established and growing business who recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary. Their product range includes 185 leading brands from a spectrum of electrical products including major appliances, lighting, heating and renewable products. As part of a larger group with a turnover of £1 billion and over 2,000 employees nationwide, they are passionate about developing graduate talent.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will embark on an exciting 6-month training programme immersing yourself in business operations and product knowledge. Upon completion, you will transition into a field-based role, managing client accounts and driving sales growth. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Building and nurturing client relationships
2. Researching and developing a pipeline of potential leads
3. Qualifying leads and closing deals
4. Meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
5. Representing the business as the first point of contact for potential clients

Rewards

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will receive:

1. Starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000
2. Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative performance-related bonus
3. Full training and on-going development, including sales training courses
4. Fast progression
5. Optional membership to the company's excellent pension scheme
6. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
7. Company car upon progression to a field-based role (driving licence required)
8. Commercial autonomy and the freedom to make decisions and make a difference

If you're a confident, motivated and proactive graduate with excellent communication skills, apply today to find out more.