This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major home, garden and DIY products distributor who are part of a leading group with an annual turnover exceeding £600 million and employing over 1,500 people nationwide. Their large and successful location in Chesham is looking for a business-minded Graduate Area Sales Manager to join their team. Working within a fast-paced environment you will embark on a professional development and graduate training programme offering fast track progression to area sales management.
What you can expect:
This role is an excellent opportunity for stand-out graduates to build a successful sales and business management career with a market-leading company.
As a Graduate Area Sales Manager, you will:
Receive a starting salary between £21,000 – £25,000 (depending on previous sales experience)
Be rewarded with your cut of the company's profits in the form of an uncapped bonus
Progress to Area Sales Manager role in 3-6 months (depending on previous sales experience) which will come with a high-end company car, phone and laptop
Learn about the internal runnings of the business and their systems including B2B distribution, logistics, business processes, account management, procurement and sales
Receive on-going training and professional developmentHow fast and how far you progress is completely in your hands:
With this business, you will be given the tools to be successful and the freedom to make an impact and progress in this highly sociable and fast-paced industry. You will gain valuable insight into various areas of the business, receive products and skills training, receive industry sales training and one-on-one mentoring with a senior manager. The manager of the Chesham operation is a previous Graduate Trainee and is keen to share his success and professional development with others. He has ambitious plans for the business and is keen to find a driven individual who can work alongside him.
There are plenty of opportunities to progress further within the group, for example to a senior Business Manager position – becoming your own boss and being responsible for running your own multi-million-pound operation.
Requirements
We're looking for an ambitious commercially-focused graduate with:
A passion for building a career in sales
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
The ability to be proactive and think on your feet
Ambition, drive and self-motivationThink you've got what it takes? Apply today to find out more!
Bridgewater Graduates specialise in recruiting for sales, management and a variety of other commercial graduate roles including: Graduate Sales Executive, Graduate Sales Manager, Graduate Sales Trainee, Graduate Field Sales Trainee, Graduate Area Sales Manager, Graduate Business Management Trainee, Graduate Management Trainee, Graduate Sales & Business Trainee, Graduate Commercial Trainee, Graduate Business Development Manager, Graduate Business Development Executive, Graduate Trainee Business Manager, Graduate Sales & Marketing Executive