Graduate Trainee - Sales & Business Management
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | bonus, training, progression |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2026 |
| Location: | Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0PH |
| Company: | Bridgewater Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JQ464Y_1768473260 |
Summary
Are you a motivated, people-focused graduate looking to start a career in sales and business management? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK distribution business in Crawley, offering a starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000 plus a lucrative annual profit-share bonus, alongside structured training and clear progression into a field sales role.
You'll be joining a successful nationwide group with over 1,700 employees and £1 billion+ annual turnover. The Crawley business specialises in IT infrastructure, network cabling, and security products, supplying customers across sectors such as installers, education, healthcare, and government.
Role Responsibilities
As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you'll complete a structured training programme designed to prepare you for a long-term career in sales and commercial management. You will:
- Learn how the business operates across sales, operations, and customer service
- Receive product, supplier, and professional sales training
- Be mentored by an experienced and successful manager
- Manage existing customer accounts and identify opportunities to grow revenue
- Work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
- Progress into a field sales role, building strong B2B relationships
Rewards
As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will receive:
- Starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000
- Your share of the company's profits in the form of an annual bonus
- Full training and on-going development
- Opportunities to progress to field sales (which comes with a company car)
- Optional membership to the company's excellent pension scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Requirements
To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:
- A confident, business-minded graduate
- A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
- Motivated, target-driven, and eager to develop
- In possession of a full UK driving licence
Apply today to find out more about this graduate opportunity and take the first step towards a successful sales career.