Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced graduate development programme from the UK’s largest supplier of electrical equipment. Enjoy excellent rewards, hands-on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management.
What’s on Offer:
*£30,000 - £33,500 starting salary
*Two pay rises in your first year
*Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses
*25 days’ holiday + matched employer pension contributions
*Fast progression into B2B sales and management
*Industry-leading training and mentorship
About the Company
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.
The Role
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.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 Months
*Develop core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
*Build a deep understanding of the product range 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, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees.
*Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress.
6-12 Months
*Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts.
12 Months and Beyond
*Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential.
*Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships.
*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.
Apply Today to Find Out More
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.
You must have:
*A full UK driving licence
*The ability to start a full-time role immediately