Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee

A specialist renewables division within a leading UK group of electrical distribution businesses is looking for a Graduate Sales & Business Management Trainee to join its successful team in Maidstone. Part of a UK group employing over 1,700 people with annual sales exceeding 1.7 billion, the business supplies a wide range of renewable energy solutions including solar PV systems, air‑source heat pumps, hot water technologies and heating controls.

With strong demand, rapid growth and a proven track record of developing graduate talent, this is an excellent opportunity to build a long‑term career in sales and management.

• Starting salary of 31,000
• Uncapped profit‑share bonus
• Additional bonuses linked to training and development milestones
• Company car upon progression to field sales
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Pension scheme
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Clear progression into field sales, management and leadership roles

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

• Gain a thorough understanding of the business, market and renewable energy product range
• Complete a structured programme of professional sales training
• Build strong relationships with new and existing B2B customers
• Develop customer accounts and identify opportunities for growth
• Proactively generate business over the phone and support customers with their requirements
• Learn how to negotiate, quote and manage projects effectively
• Progress into a field sales role, managing customer relationships face‑to‑face and winning new business

• A well‑presented graduate with strong commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ambitious, competitive and motivated by success
• A proactive and resilient approach to work
• An interest in renewable technologies and sustainable energy solutions
• A full UK driving licence

If you're looking for a rewarding graduate opportunity with excellent training, strong earning potential and genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.