Graduate Business Development Manager


Company:	Bridgewater Recruitment Group
Salary:	£30,000 to £32,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS10 7SB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Join a fast-paced graduate programme with 2 months of training in Avonmouth before progressing straight into a field-based business development role covering the M5 corridor to Taunton and across to Swindon.

A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit an ambitious Graduate Business Development 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 Business Development 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 Business Development role with a company car provided.

This opportunity would suit someone looking to build a career as a Graduate Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, 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 Business Development 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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