Graduate Trainee Sales Executive

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2186833741-2
  • Date Posted: 9 June 2025
  • Apprentice Employer: Bridgewater Resources UK
  • Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £28,000 to £30,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: bonus
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Sales & Marketing, Project Management
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

A market leading electrical manufacturing and distribution business is looking for a proactive Graduate Trainee Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in Luton. After immersing yourself in the industry and becoming a product expert, you'll be developing and maintaining strong business relationships with a well-established client base.

You'll be joining a leading manufacturer and distributor of electrical and lighting products. They are an established business with a fantastic reputation and boast a UK turnover of over 80 million having doubled in size over the last 5 years. They are a key supplier to the UK Electrical Wholesale market and export to Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The business is also part of an impressive 1 billion UK group of distribution companies that already employ over 1,700 people across the UK.

Role Responsibilities

As an Graduate Trainee Sales Executive based at the business' new state-of-the art offices in Luton, your responsibilities will include:

  • Achieving sales targets through engaging with business customers via phone and email
  • Managing existing accounts while identifying and pursuing new opportunities
  • Dealing with incoming sales enquiries, predominantly from the electrical wholesale sector
  • Collaborating closely with external sales and internal teams to maximise opportunities
  • Providing excellent customer service and cementing the company's status as the supplier of choice

Rewards

As a company that values their employees and rewards their efforts, you'll receive an initial package including:

  • Starting salary of 28,000 - 30,000
  • Full training and mentoring to support your induction and progression through the business
  • Bespoke sales and account management training
  • Uncapped bonus related to your performance
  • Opportunity to progress to Field Sales or other areas of a rapidly growing business
  • Optional membership of the excellent company pension scheme

Think you have what it takes? If you're a driven graduate with excellent communication skills, apply today to find out more!