Graduate Commercial Trainee

Graduate Commercial Trainee is needed in a well-established electrical wholesaler in Northampton.Key Duties:

As a Graduate Commercial Trainee, you will be educated on the Company, its products, the market and will benefit from continuous ‘on the job’ training.

The graduate will also have the opportunity to receive professional sales training to equip them with all of the tools and skills needed to flourish in a successful sales career.

Progression into External Sales and Management.
First 3-6 Months

Based in the branch – you will start your training in the warehouse, learning about the products, operating procedures, understanding the market, customers and suppliers.
You will then work your way through various departments including the trade counter to develop the skills needed for long term success.
Around month 4 you will start selling externally.

Calling lapsed/dormant accounts and self-sourcing new accounts.
Develop the imperative skills to further your career in sales

6-12 Months

Consistently start bringing in sales and revenue
Begin to learn and understand the full sales process
Further develop a relationship with more senior sales colleagues to gain an understanding of the potential next step in your career

12 Months Onwards

Move out of the Graduate Commercial Trainee role
Work towards sales targets
Become an essential part of the external sales team out in the field
Further career development opportunities into management exist for those who can demonstrate success and ability to develop long lasting customer relationships


The Candidate:

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Fantastic Verbal and written communication Skills
Full, clean UK driving license
Strong work ethic and a team player who can also work well on their own initiative
This role requires you to work 1 out of 5 Saturday mornings
You want to kick start your graduate scheme
You aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty and fully immerse yourself your next role
You have a learning mindset and want to be coached and developed
You have a strong work ethic and the grit and stamina to continue when the going gets tough
You have finished studying and are ready for an immediate start!

Package/Benefits:

£27,500 Basic Salary
Company Car
Company profit share scheme
22 days holiday plus bank holidays & additional seasonal days
Extensive professional sales training
Auto-enrolment into the Company’s contributory pension scheme (after 3 months)
Personal development

Please apply with your most up to date CV and you will be contacted.


  • Location: Northampton, England
  • Salary: £26500 - £27500 per annum
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Cornerstone Project Source Ltd
  • Posted: 27-Mar-2024
  • Posted on: careers4a.com