Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee in St Helens

Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

Employer:

Location:

St. Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5JE

Pay:

£31,000.00 to £33,000.00 per year, bonus

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

19/06/2026

About this job

Kick‑start your career with an exciting and fast‑paced graduate development programme from the UK's largest B2B supplier of electrical equipment.

Enjoy excellent rewards, hands‑on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management.

What's on Offer

• £31,000 - £33,000 starting salary
• Two pay rises in your first year
• Profit share bonus up to £1,800 tax‑free
• Training bonuses
• 25 days' holiday matched by employer pension contributions
• Fast progression into B2B sales and management
• Industry‑leading, accredited training and mentorship
• Highly sociable company culture with opportunities to network with clients at events such as golf days, football matches and motorsport

About the Company: This market‑leading group is committed to developing future leaders. Their long‑running graduate programme is designed for ambitious, commercially‑focused graduates who want to learn how a successful business operates and progress into high‑earning sales and management roles.

The Role

As a Graduate Trainee, you'll learn the business from the ground up, build strong customer relationships and progress into a field sales and business management position.

Graduate Training Programme

First 6 Months – Develop core knowledge of how the business operates, covering sales, warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software and marketing.

• Build a deep understanding of the product range and the electrical wholesale industry.
• Start building relationships, winning deals and advising customers face‑to‑face over the trade counter, e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
• Begin your formal sales training course, attend Head Office training and network with other Graduate Trainees.
• Complete workbook assessments and earn training bonuses for your progress.

6‑12 Months – Move into internal sales/account management, engaging with B2B customers by phone, e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.

• Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new key accounts.

12 Months and Beyond – Progress to a varied B2B field sales management role with higher earning potential.

• Travel locally in your company car to meet clients, socialise, discuss projects and build strong relationships.
• Work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience in staff management, purchasing and profit and loss.
• Managers enjoy significant autonomy thanks to the company's decentralised structure.

Qualifications

You must have:

• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to start a full‑time role immediately