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Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 33,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Start your graduate career with the UK's leading electrical distribution company!
Are you a recent graduate with the confidence, energy, and ambition to build a career in sales and business management? Join the UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment to business and trade customers and take your first step towards a rewarding long-term career with excellent earning potential.
This Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee position offers a hands-on introduction to business operations, customer management, and professional sales, giving you the tools and experience to progress to management in the future.
About the Company
This industry-leading business is known for developing future leaders from within. For over a decade, their graduate programme has been the starting point for ambitious graduates who now manage teams, branches, and regional operations. They're looking for driven, competitive, and career-focused individuals who are eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy building strong relationships with customers.
What You'll Be Doing
First 6 months - Learn the business and start selling
Gain an understanding of all key business areas, including logistics, supply chain, operations, marketing, and administration
Get hands-on experience with a wide range of products and suppliers in the electrical distribution industry
Serve trade customers face-to-face, providing advice and solutions to electricians, contractors, and other professionals
Begin structured sales training and complete development modules with financial incentives for each milestone achieved6-12 months - Build your sales career
Progress into internal sales and account management
Develop business relationships with a range of B2B clients, such as construction firms, local authorities, and housing developers
Learn how to identify opportunities, grow existing accounts, and win new business12 months and beyond - Step into management
Move into a field-based sales management role with greater responsibility and earning potential
Manage your own client portfolio, travel locally to meetings, and begin learning about running a business unit
Gain experience in staff management, purchasing, and financial performance, preparing you for future leadership rolesWhat's in it for you
Competitive starting salary of £30,000 - 33,500
Uncapped performance-related bonuses
Company car, laptop and mobile phone (once in field sales role)
Full training and support from industry professionals
Excellent career progression opportunities into management
Hands-on experience in a fast-growing and hugely successful businessWhat We're Looking For
Recent graduates (any discipline) with an interest in sales, business, or management
Confident communicators who enjoy building relationships
Motivated, ambitious, and target-driven individuals
A full UK driving licence is requiredIf you're ready to take ownership of your career and succeed in a company that rewards drive and ambition, apply today to find out more about this exciting Graduate Sales & Business Management opportunityBefore You Apply
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