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 in 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.
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
- 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
- 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 Eastleigh employer: Bridgewater Resources
Bridgewater Resources is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional development of its employees through a comprehensive Graduate Trainee programme. With a vibrant work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, you will benefit from industry-leading training and hands-on experience across various business functions, setting you on a path to high-earning roles. Located in the UK, this role offers competitive starting salaries and multiple pay rises within the first year, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to build a rewarding career in sales management.
