Graduate Commercial Business Trainee

Looking for a graduate career where you can learn fast, earn well and progress into management?

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading B2B business as a Graduate Commercial Business Trainee, with a structured development programme designed to take you from graduate trainee through to field sales and business management.

You'll learn how the business operates from the ground up, develop valuable commercial and sales skills, build relationships with customers and take on increasing responsibility as you progress.

What's in it for you?

£31,000 - £33,000 starting salary
Two salary increases in your first year
Profit share bonus
Up to £1,800 in tax-free training bonuses
25 days' holiday
Matched employer pension contributions
Industry-leading, accredited training and mentoring
Clear progression into B2B sales and management
Company car as you progress into field sales
A highly sociable culture, with opportunities to attend client events including golf days, football matches and motorsportWhat will you be doing?

First 6 months - Learn the business

You'll get to know the business from the ground up, gaining experience across:

Sales and customer service
Warehouse and logistics
Supply chain
Administration
IT systems
Marketing
Product knowledge and the electrical wholesale industryYou'll also work directly with customers at the trade counter, building relationships with electricians, contractors and tradespeople.

Alongside your role, you'll begin formal sales training, attend Head Office training and connect with other graduates on the programme. You'll complete workbook assessments as you progress, with the opportunity to earn additional training bonuses.

6-12 months - Develop your commercial skills

You'll move into an internal sales/account management position, working with B2B customers over the phone.

You'll build experience working with customers such as construction companies, housing developers, local authorities and hotels, while learning how to:

Develop and manage customer accounts
Identify new business opportunities
Build strong commercial relationships
Target and win new key accounts
Negotiate and close sales12 months+ - Progress into field sales and management

As your experience develops, you'll progress towards a B2B field sales and business management role.

You'll travel locally in your company car to meet customers, discuss projects, develop accounts and build long-term relationships.

Longer term, you'll have the opportunity to work towards running your own business within the group, gaining experience across staff management, purchasing and profit & loss.

What are they looking for?

You don't need previous sales experience. They're looking for graduates who are:

Ambitious and motivated to progress
Confident communicating with customers
Commercially minded
Comfortable taking responsibility
Driven to achieve targets and develop their career
Keen to learn and build strong business relationshipsYou must also have a full UK driving licence and be available to start a full-time role immediately.

If you're a graduate looking for a career with strong earning potential, structured training, responsibility and a clear route into sales and management, apply today to find out more