Graduate Trainee Area Sales Manager
| Company: | Bridgewater Recruitment Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 - £32,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 7SB |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 20 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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.
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