Graduate Trainee Sales Manager
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £30,000.00 to £33,500.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS1 5DZ |
| Company: | Bridgewater Recruitment Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JQ393B_1770627604 |
Summary
Kick-start your career with an exciting and fast-paced graduate development programme from the UK's largest supplier of electrical equipment. Enjoy excellent rewards, hands-on learning and a clear pathway into sales leadership and business management.
What's on Offer:
- £30,000 - £33,500 starting salary
- Two pay rises in your first year
- Profit share bonus + up to £1,800 tax-free training bonuses
- 25 days' holiday + matched employer pension contributions
- Fast progression into B2B sales and management
- Industry-leading training and mentorship
About the Company
The company you'll be joining recognises the importance of nurturing talent and building a strong succession plan. Their graduate trainee sales manager programme was established over a decade ago to bring in bright and ambitious graduates who are eager to learn about business operations. They seek individuals who are money-motivated and aspire to become effective salespeople and future managers.
Graduate Training Programme: First 6 months
- Develop a core knowledge of how the business operates - warehouse, logistics, supply chain, administration, IT software, and marketing.
- Get hands-on with the vast product range and learn about different manufacturers and the electrical distribution industry.
- Start building relationships, making deals and advising customers face-to-face over the trade counter e.g. electricians, contractors and tradespeople.
- Begin your formal sales training course and network with other Graduate Trainees.
- Complete workbook assessments to underpin your learning and development and receive financial incentives for each one passed to a required standard.
6-12 months
- Move to internal sales account management, engaging with business customers over the phone e.g. construction companies, local government authorities, housing developers and hotels.
- Learn business development strategies and how to target and win new trading accounts.
12 months and beyond
- Progress to a diverse business-to-business field sales management position, with increased earning potential and bigger bonuses.
- Travel locally in your company car, meeting clients, discussing projects, and arranging social activities.
- Work towards running your own business in the group, learning about staff management, purchasing, profit and loss, etc. The business operates in a decentralised manner, allowing local managers to make informed decisions that drive the business forward.
Apply Today to Find Out More
If you're ready to kick-start your career in a company that values innovation, autonomy, and career development, this is the graduate program for you. We seek graduates who are money-motivated, relationship builders, competitive, and driven. If you have a passion for sales and the ability to build lasting relationships, apply today!
Please note, a full UK driving licence is required for this role.