Graduate Commercial Business Trainee
| Company: | Bridgewater Recruitment Group |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,000 to £33,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Manchester, M50 1DS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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 motorsport
What 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 industry
You'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 sales
12 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 relationships
You 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.
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