Are you a driven and people-focused graduate looking to make a career for yourself in a fast-paced commercial role? This is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Sales Manager to join a market-leading business. You will embark on a fast-track training program with ongoing professional development that will equip you with all the knowledge, tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.The business you''ll be joining distributes a wide range of DIY, gardening and housewares products to business customers including high street retailers, garden centres, DIY stores and independent hardware stores across the UK and Northern Ireland. They are part of an impressive nationwide group who already employ over 1,700 people in the UK and have an annual turnover exceeding 1 billion.Graduate Training Programme:Complete an intensive 6-month training programme at the company''s Newton Abbot locationLearn about key areas of the business, market and the company''s product rangeDevelop your sales skills and complete sales trainingBe mentored by a dynamic, motivated and successful manager who started out as a Graduate TraineeWork in a fast-paced and hands-on business environmentProgression to Field Sales:Travel and build strong relationships with key B2B customers (garden centre buyers, hardware store owners, etc.) in your territory covering South Wales, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and SomersetDrive sales growth by identifying opportunities to develop company performance