At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with customers and identify sales opportunities while receiving top-notch training.
- Company: Join a leading electrical products business with a strong reputation for investing in graduates.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £26,000 – £32,000 plus uncapped bonuses and excellent pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with long-term career opportunities within a successful national group.
- Why this job: Launch your career in sales with clear progression and genuine responsibility from day one.
- Qualifications: Recent degree, great communication skills, and a positive attitude are key to success.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 32000 £ per year.
Are you an ambitious graduate looking to launch a successful career in sales and business management?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing market-leading electrical products business in Southampton, where you’ll receive industry-leading training, earn an uncapped bonus and follow a clear progression pathway into field sales and management.
The business you’ll be joining forms part of a highly successful national group with annual revenues exceeding £1 billion and a network of more than 2,000 employees across the UK.
They have an outstanding reputation for investing in graduate talent, offering structured training, genuine responsibility from day one and clear opportunities to build a long‑term career within the wider group.
- Rewards
- Uncapped performance‑related bonus
- Comprehensive in‑house training and ongoing development
- Professional external sales training
- A clear pathway into field sales and business management
- Excellent pension scheme
- Long‑term career opportunities within a successful national group
- Role Responsibilities
As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will
- Build strong relationships with business customers over the phone, delivering excellent service while identifying sales opportunities.
- Learn about the company’s products, customers and commercial operations through a structured training programme.
- Manage customer enquiries, quotations and orders, ensuring a high standard of customer service throughout.
- Develop your sales, negotiation and commercial skills through both in‑house and external training.
- Work closely with colleagues across the business to deliver the best possible experience for customers.
- Build towards a future field sales role by developing strong relationship‑building, business development and account management skills.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have
- A recent degree in any discipline.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A positive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and develop.
- Self‑motivation and a proactive approach to work.
- Previous sales or customer service experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
- A full UK driving licence would be beneficial for future progression into field sales.
If you’re looking for a graduate role that offers exceptional training, genuine career progression and the opportunity to build a successful career in sales and business management, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today!
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Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee in Southampton employer: Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd
As a Sales Manager in the industrial sector, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Our company offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, ensuring that you can develop your skills while making a meaningful impact in your role. Join us in a location that fosters both personal and career development, making it an excellent place to build your future.
Contact Details:
Bridgewater Resources UK Ltd Recruitment Team
