BMS Performance
Graduate Commercial Trainee
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Industry-Leading Graduate Sales Opportunity with Edmundson Electrical
Role Overview
- £31,000 basic salary + lucrative profit-sharing scheme
- No prior experience needed—fantastic start to your career
- 12-month rotation across departments for full business exposure
- Exceptional career progression into External Sales and Profit Centre Management
The Company
Edmundson Electrical are the UK’s leading distributor of branded electrical equipment, supplying:
- Over 120,000 product lines
- Servicing independent profit centres across 400 locations in the UK and Ireland
A fast-growing, history-rich organisation with a strong track record of training and development in sales and managerial roles. Now expanding entry-level opportunities.
The Role: Graduate Sales Trainee
Why Join?
Edmundson are seeking ambitious graduates to train across their 400+ profit centres, gaining expertise in:
- Company operations
- Product knowledge
- Market dynamics
Your journey includes:
- On-the-job training + professional sales training
- Pathway to External Sales → Profit Centre Management
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Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Handle:
✔ Develop business insights through exposure to various departments ✔ Transition into external, customer-facing sales after ~12 months ✔ Identify and secure new business from dormant/lapsed customers and leads ✔ Master product knowledge to effectively promote Edmundson as your supplier of choice ✔ Engage in teleSales (inbound/outbound) and face-to-face sales
Package & Benefits
As a Graduate Commercial Trainee, enjoy:
- £31,000 annual salary
- Eligibility for a customer share scheme
- Training completion bonus opportunity
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Fully funded, accredited sales training
- Auto-enrolment into a contribution-based pension scheme
Requirements
What You Bring:
✅ Superior verbal and written communication skills ✅ Full, valid UK driving licence (z driving essential for role) ✅ Strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as a team ✅ Commitment to occasional Saturday morning work (6-day business hours) ✅ Recent graduate ready for an immediate start
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Training Pathway: Your Development Journey
📌 First 6 Months
🛒 Base in a warehouse – Learn product operations, market understanding 🔄 Rotate through roles including trade counter experience ⏰ Month 3: First sales contact – Cold calling dormant accounts + sourcing new leads 📚 Onboardsmaster: BMS Sales mentorial & training
📅 Next 6–12 Months
💰 Drive revenue as focus shifts to sales momentum 📈 Study full sales process under shadowing of senior colleagues 🤝 Build confidence through BMS training & coaching
⏳ 12+ Months and Beyond
🎯 Transition out of Graduate role into full external sales 📊 Hit personal sales targets 🚀 Long-term management opportunities for high performers
Application Process
Applications processed directly by BMS Performance (UK’s leading graduate recruitment specialists)
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