Graduate Trainee – Sales & Business Management

Are you a motivated, people-focused graduate looking to start a career in sales and business management? This is an excellent opportunity to join a major UK distribution business in Crawley, offering a starting salary of £28,000 – £30,000 plus a lucrative annual profit-share bonus, alongside structured training and clear progression into a field sales role.

You’ll be joining a successful nationwide group with over 1,700 employees and £1 billion+ annual turnover. The Crawley business specialises in IT infrastructure, network cabling, and security products, supplying customers across sectors such as installers, education, healthcare, and government.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you’ll complete a structured training programme designed to prepare you for a long-term career in sales and commercial management. You will:

• Learn how the business operates across sales, operations, and customer service
• Receive product, supplier, and professional sales training
• Be mentored by an experienced and successful manager
• Manage existing customer accounts and identify opportunities to grow revenue
• Work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment
• Progress into a field sales role, building strong B2B relationships

Rewards

As a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee, you will receive:

• Starting salary of £28,000 – £30,000
• Your share of the company’s profits in the form of an annual bonus
• Full training and on-going development
• Opportunities to progress to field sales (which comes with a company car)
• Optional membership to the company’s excellent pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee role, you should be:

• A confident, business-minded graduate
• A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships
• Motivated, target-driven, and eager to develop
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

Apply today to find out more about this graduate opportunity and take the first step towards a successful sales career.