At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a fast-paced sales role and build relationships with key business customers.
- Company: Market-leading business in DIY, gardening, and housewares distribution.
- Benefits: Lucrative uncapped bonus, company car, mobile, laptop, and pension options.
- Other info: Dynamic mentorship and excellent progression opportunities await you!
- Why this job: Fast-track your career with intensive training and real-world sales experience.
- Qualifications: Confident graduates or those with sales experience; full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 34425 - 42075 £ per year.
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 Area Sales Manager to join a market-leading business. You will embark on a fast-track training program with ongoing professional development that will equip you with all the knowledge, tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
The business you'll be joining distributes a wide range of DIY, gardening and housewares products to business customers including high street retailers, garden centres, DIY stores and independent hardware stores across the UK and Northern Ireland.
Graduate Training Programme:
- Complete an intensive 6-month training programme at the company's Newton Abbot location
- Develop your sales skills and complete sales training
- Be mentored by a dynamic, motivated and successful manager who started out as a Graduate Trainee
Progression to Field Sales:
- Travel and build strong relationships with key B2B customers (garden centre buyers, hardware store owners, etc.)
- Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance and revenue
- Receive ongoing professional development and excellent opportunities to progress with the business and wider group
As a Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager, you will receive:
- Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
- Company car (upon progression to field sales), mobile and laptop
- Optional membership of the excellent company pension
To be successful in this Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager role, you should be:
- A confident, motivated and proactive graduate or someone with existing sales experience
- In possession of a full UK driving licence
Graduate Territory Sales Executive 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.
