At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a structured training programme to kickstart your career in sales and management.
- Company: Leading electrical products distributor with a strong growth trajectory.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £30,000-£32,000, bonus scheme, company car, and regular pay reviews.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with clear progression into field sales and management.
- Why this job: Fast-track your career in B2B sales with hands-on experience and professional training.
- Qualifications: Degree educated with customer-facing experience and a drive to succeed.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 32000 £ per year.
A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit an ambitious Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager based in the Cardiff area. Offering a starting salary of £30,000 - £32,000, an excellent bonus scheme and a fast-track route into field sales within 3-9 months, this is an outstanding opportunity to launch a long-term career in sales and management.
Part of a successful UK group employing over 1,700 people, the business supplies leading brands including Dyson, Bosch, Philips, Morphy Richards and many others to electrical wholesalers nationwide. With consistent year-on-year growth and significant investment in its people and infrastructure, the company offers genuine opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to progress quickly.
The Opportunity
As a Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager, you'll complete a structured commercial training programme (based at their prestigious Avonmouth location) designed to prepare you for a move into field sales. Following your training, you'll be promoted into an Area Sales role covering South Wales, with a company car provided. Most trainees achieve this progression within 3-9 months, with advancement based on performance, ambition and results.
This opportunity would suit someone looking to build a career as a Graduate Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Trainee Area Sales Manager or future Sales Manager.
The training programme offers:
- Exposure to all key areas of the business
- Hands-on experience in a fast-paced B2B sales environment
- Tailored training focused on sales, account management and commercial development
- Professional Dale Carnegie sales training and development
- Ongoing mentoring from a Business Manager who progressed through the same trainee programme
- Opportunities to build long-term relationships with B2B customers
- Clear progression into field sales and future management opportunities
Why Apply?
- Starting salary of £30,000 - £32,000
- Excellent profit share bonus scheme
- Structured graduate training programme
- Professional Dale Carnegie sales training and Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship
- Fast-track promotion into field sales within 3-9 months
- Company car upon promotion
- Regular salary reviews and performance-related pay rises
- Join a growing business operating from a purpose-built prestigious facility
- Optional membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
- Monday to Friday working hours, 8am-5pm
Requirements
To be successful in this Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager role, you should be:
- Educated to degree level
- Experienced in a customer-facing role such as sales, customer service, retail or hospitality
- A confident and effective communicator
- Ambitious, driven and self-motivated
- Keen to progress quickly into a field-based sales role
- Able to build and maintain strong professional relationships
If you're an ambitious graduate looking for a fast-track route into B2B field sales and management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager 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.
