Graduate Business Development Manager

Join a fast-paced graduate programme with 2 months of training in Avonmouth before progressing straight into a field-based business development role covering the M5 corridor to Taunton and across to Swindon.
A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit an ambitious Graduate Business Development Manager based in the Bristol area. Offering a starting salary of 30,000 - 32,000, an excellent bonus scheme and a fast-track route into field sales, this is an outstanding opportunity to launch a long-term career in sales and management.
Part of a successful UK group employing over 1,700 people, the business supplies leading brands including Dyson, Bosch, Philips, Morphy Richards and many others to electrical wholesalers nationwide. With consistent year-on-year growth and significant investment in its people and infrastructure, the company offers genuine opportunities for ambitious individuals looking to progress quickly.
The Opportunity
As a Graduate Business Development Manager, you'll complete a structured commercial training programme (based at their prestigious Avonmouth location) designed to prepare you for a move into field sales. Following your training, you'll be promoted into an Business Development role with a company car provided.
This opportunity would suit someone looking to build a career as a Graduate Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Trainee Area Sales Manager or future Sales Manager.
The training programme offers:

• Exposure to all key areas of the business
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced B2B sales environment
• Tailored training focused on sales, account management and commercial development
• Professional Dale Carnegie sales training and development
• Ongoing mentoring from a Business Manager who progressed through the same trainee programme
• Opportunities to build long-term relationships with B2B customers
• Clear progression into field sales and future management opportunities

Why Apply?

• Starting salary of 30,000 - 32,000
• Excellent profit share bonus scheme
• Structured graduate training programme
• Professional Dale Carnegie sales training and Level 4 Sales Executive apprenticeship
• Fast-track promotion into field sales
• Company car upon promotion
• Regular salary reviews and performance-related pay rises
• Join a growing business operating from a purpose-built prestigious facility
• Optional membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
• Monday to Friday working hours, 8am-5pm

Requirements
To be successful in this Graduate Business Development Manager role, you should be:

• Educated to degree level
• Experienced in a customer-facing role such as sales, customer service, retail or hospitality
• A confident and effective communicator
• Ambitious, driven and self-motivated
• Keen to progress quickly into a field-based sales role
• Able to build and maintain strong professional relationships

If you're an ambitious graduate looking for a fast-track route into B2B field sales and management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.