Graduate Sales & Business Trainee

Are you a driven and people-focused graduate looking to make a career for yourself in a fast-paced commercial role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee to join a market-leading electrical products business at their location in Glasgow. They are a national super distributor, working with customers across the public and private sectors, including universities, the NHS, property and construction developers and wholesalers. You will embark on a training development program that will equip you with all the knowledge, tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.

The company you’ll be joining is a highly respected, well-established and growing business who recently celebrated their 100-year anniversary. Their product range includes 185 leading brands from a spectrum of electrical products including major appliances, lighting, heating and renewable products. As part of a larger group with a turnover of £1 billion and over 2,000 employees nationwide, they are passionate about developing graduate talent.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Trainee, you will embark on an exciting 6-month training programme immersing yourself in business operations and product knowledge. Upon completion, you will transition into a field-based role, managing client accounts and driving sales growth. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and nurturing client relationships
• Researching and developing a pipeline of potential leads
• Qualifying leads and closing deals
• Meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Representing the business as the first point of contact for potential clients

Rewards

As a Graduate Sales & Business Trainee, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £28,000 – £30,000
• Your share of the company’s profits in the form of a lucrative performance-related bonus
• Full training and on-going development, including sales training courses
• Fast progression
• Optional membership to the company’s excellent pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car upon progression to a field-based role (driving licence required)
• Commercial autonomy and the freedom to make decisions and make a difference

If you’re a confident, motivated and proactive graduate with excellent communication skills, apply today to find out more!