Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager
Bridgewater Resources UK
Join a fast-paced graduate programme with 2 months of training in Avonmouth before progressing straight into a field-based Area Sales role covering the M5 corridor to Taunton and across to Swindon. A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit an ambitious Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager based in the Bristol area. Offering a starting salary of 30,000 - 32,000, an excellent bonus scheme and a fast-track route into field sales, this is an outstanding opportunity to launch a long-term career in sales and management. Part of a successful UK group employing over 1,700 people, the business supplies leading brands including Dyson, Bosch, Philips, Morphy Richards and many others to electrical wholesalers nationwide. With consistent year-on-year growth and significant investment in its people and infrastructure, the company offers genuine opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to progress quickly. The Opportunity As a Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager, you'll complete a structured commercial training programme (based at their prestigious Avonmouth location) designed to prepare you for a move into field sales. Following your training, you'll be promoted into an Area Sales role with a company car provided. This opportunity would suit someone looking to build a career as a Graduate Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Trainee Area Sales Manager or future Sales Manager. The training programme offers: - Exposure to all key areas of the business - Hands-on experience in a fast-paced B2B sales environment - Tailored training focused on sales, account management and commercial development - Professional Dale Carnegie sales training and development - Ongoing mentoring from a Business Manager who progressed through the same trainee programme - Opportunities to build long-term relationships with B2B customers - Clear progression into field sales and future management opportunities Why Apply? - Starting salary of 30,000 - 32,000 - Excellent profit share bonus scheme - Structured graduate training programme - Professional Dale Carnegie sales training and Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship - Fast-track promotion into field sales - Company car upon promotion - Regular salary reviews and performance-related pay rises - Join a growing business operating from a purpose-built prestigious facility - Optional membership of the company's excellent pension scheme - Monday to Friday working hours, 8am-5pm Requirements To be successful in this Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager role, you should be: - Educated to degree level - Experienced in a customer-facing role such as sales, customer service, retail or hospitality - A confident and effective communicator - Ambitious, driven and self-motivated - Keen to progress quickly into a field-based sales role - Able to build and maintain strong professional relationships If you're an ambitious graduate looking for a fast-track route into B2B field sales and management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.