Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Bridgewater Resources UK ,
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire and Arran
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000 per annum

Overview

Joining this successful business in South Ayrshire as a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you'll be selling innovative, high quality and cost-effective branded electrical products sourced from the world's leading manufacturers (such as Philips, MK Electric, Schneider Electric, Hager and Thorn to name a few). With more than 100,000 customers nationwide, the business you will be joining is the UK's largest and most successful electrical wholesaler with annual sales of more than £1.3 billion. Any business that buys domestic, commercial or industrial electrical equipment is a potential customer for this industry-leader who trade from over 380 locations across the UK. Their business is built on long-lasting relationships - they pride themselves on working closely with suppliers, providing excellent service to their customers and helping their employees to build successful careers. Role Responsibilities Upon joining this graduate sales training scheme, you will learn about the running of the business, their product range and develop valuable commercial skills that will benefit you for years to come. You will be mentored by a senior manager, many of whom started out on this graduate programme themselves. You'll receive a well-rounded training experience as well as completing an accredited sales qualification that covers customer understanding, product knowledge, market and competitor insight, rapport building, negotiation, presentation skills, business development and more. As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will: Build and develop relationships with B2B customers face-to-face Maximise the profitability of your accounts and win new business Use your product knowledge and customer service skills to promote the company as a supplier of choice Negotiate deals over the phone and in-person Rewards The package for this graduate sales role includes: A starting salary of £20,000 - £24,000 Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development Company car (after initial training period) Pension scheme 25 days paid holiday per year Opportunities to progress and build a successful career Requirements To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be: A well-presented, sales-focused graduate Passionate about pursuing a career in business management within a sales environment An excellent communicator and networker Tenacious, driven and money-motivated Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people Think you've got what it takes? Don't miss out - apply today to find out more

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