Are you a motivated professional looking for an exciting opportunity to launch your sales career? We are seeking ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations and grow with our comprehensive graduate programme designed to cultivate the next generation of sales leaders and managers.
About the Role
The programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious individuals who aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers. Our ideal candidate is money-motivated, a relationship builder, competitive, and driven.
What You Will Learn
1. Develop a core understanding of how our business operates – warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
2. Gain hands-on experience with our vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
3. Start building relationships, making deals, and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors, and tradespeople.
4. Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees from across the company.
5. Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
Professional Growth
1. Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers, and hotels.
2. Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
Career Advancement
1. Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
2. Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
3. Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc.
Apply Now
If you're ready to start your sales career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, we encourage you to apply today.